Mexico and South Africa Set for Rare World Cup Opening Fixture Repeat

Mexico and South Africa will write a unique chapter in World Cup history when they meet again in a group stage opener, replicating their 2010 tournament start. That match saw Siphiwe Tshabalala fire South Africa ahead with a stunning strike, only for Rafael Márquez to level late on. Now, the two teams clash at the Azteca, sparking debate: is this the first repeat of a World Cup opening fixture? The answer lies in Brazil's three consecutive group stage wins over Mexico in the 1950s and 1960s, inc...