Mexico Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which team did Mexico defeat in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — South Africa
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the Group A opening match.
Who scored the first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the opening match on 11 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Julián Quiñones
Julián Quiñones scored in the 9th minute; Raúl Jiménez added the second in the 67th minute.
Consider the following statements about the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026: 1. The match was played at Mexico City Stadium. 2. Three players were sent off during the match. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
FIFA lists the venue as Mexico City Stadium, and FIFA, Concacaf and BBC report three red cards (Sithole, Zwane, Montes).