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Mexico's Cesar Montes walks off after his red card on June 11, 2026
Mexico 2-0 South Africa: Cesar Montes red card leaves Javier Aguirre searching for centre-back answers against South Korea
Sports Mole assesses Javier Aguirre's centre-back dilemma after Cesar Montes's red card leaves Mexico short for the clash with South Korea.
Jun 12, 00:40
Mexico's Cesar Montes fouls South Africa's Khuliso Mudau on June 11, 2026
Mexico 2-0 South Africa: Red cards dominate World Cup opener as Cesar Montes dismissal creates selection headache
Mexico boss Cesar Montes receives one of three red cards shown as the co-hosts start the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa.
Jun 11, 22:48
Mexico captain Edson Alvarez pictured on July 5, 2025
Thursday's World Cup predictions and previews as hosts Mexico take on South Africa
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Thursday's opening games of the 2026 World Cup, including Mexico against South Africa.
Jun 11, 08:33
Shakira during Global Citizen NOW on May 15, 2026
Who is performing at World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies? Date, start time, how to watch in UK
Sports Mole covers all the key details about the three 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies, including performers, date, time and how to watch in the UK.
Jun 11, 02:46
Mexico's Johan Vasquez celebrates with teammates on May 30, 2026
Team News: Mexico vs. South Africa injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of Thursday’s 2026 World Cup opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.
Jun 10, 20:00
Head coach, Javier Aguirre of Mexico
Mexico vs. South Africa: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup opener
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Thursday's 2026 World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa.
Jun 10, 17:01
Raul Jimenez in action for Mexico on June 14, 2025
Mexico vs. South Africa: Raul Jimenez chases history as El Tri forward line looks to dismantle Bafana Bafana
Sports Mole highlights the key Mexico figures who may shape Thursday’s World Cup curtain-raiser with South Africa on home soil.
Jun 10, 16:11
Mexico's Giovanni Dos Santos and South Africa's Kagisho Dikgacoi in action on June 11, 2010
Mexico vs. South Africa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Mexico and South Africa.
Jun 9, 18:00
Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa on May 30, 2026
Mexico lineup vs. South Africa: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 opener with Guillermo Ochoa out to make history
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Mexico could line up for Thursday’s 2026 World Cup opener against South Africa.
Jun 9, 17:35
Lyle Foster celebrates scoring for South Africa on December 22, 2025
South Africa lineup vs. Mexico: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 opener in Group A
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how South Africa could line up for Thursday’s 2026 World Cup opener against co-hosts Mexico.
Jun 9, 17:35
Mexico's Raul Jimenez celebrates with teammates on June 4, 2026
Preview:Mexico vs South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Thursday's 2026 World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 9, 17:30
Cesar Montes of Mexico
Friday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including Mexico vs. Serbia
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Thursday's 2026 World Cup warm-up fixtures, including Mexico vs. Serbia.
Jun 4, 18:00
Head coach, Javier Aguirre of Mexico
Preview:Mexico vs Serbia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Mexico and Serbia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 2, 17:09
Maple the Moose of Canada, Zayu the Jaguar of Mexico and Clutch the Bald Eagle of the USA on May 12, 2025
World Cup 2026 Mascots: Who are they? What do they represent?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at all three official mascots for the 2026 World Cup representing the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Jun 2, 16:30
Cesar Montes of Mexico
World Cup 2026 Group A preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group A of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for Mexico, South Korea, South Africa and the Czech Republic.
Jun 2, 12:35
Head coach, Javier Aguirre of Mexico
Preview:Mexico vs Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Mexico and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 28, 03:42
Carlos Queiroz as Qatar head coach on September 12, 2023
Preview:Mexico vs. Ghana - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Mexico and Ghana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 20, 22:58
Thomas Tuchel feature image for AI prediction piece
AI predicts how far England will go at 2026 World Cup - you won't believe how it ends
Sports Mole asks AI to predict how far England will go at the 2026 World Cup.
May 17, 14:03
Lionel Messi/Harry Kane/Vinicius Junior composite
World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for this summer's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.
May 11, 08:00
Yan Diomande, Lamine Yamal, Lennart Karl composite
World Cup 2026: Five teenage talents to watch out for including Barcelona sensation and Man Utd transfer target
Sports Mole takes a look at five teenage stars who will be ones to watch at the 2026 World Cup.
Apr 2, 23:00
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