For the third time, the Azteca stadium, in Mexico City, hosts the opening game of a World Cup, after 1970 and 1986. On June 11th, at 4pm, Mexico and South Africa will meet again in the opening game of the World Cup.
And it was precisely in the home World Cups that the Mexican team had its best placements (sixth). This time, it is once again headed by professor Javier Aguirre.
The group will see the South Africans return to the World Cup, only 60th in the FIFA rankings at the beginning of May. And what does that mean? Yes, it’s the return of the vuvuzelas, a symbol of the 2010 World Cup and an instrument that cheers up the fans.
After being eliminated by Brazil in Qatar (4-1, in the round of 16), South Korea arrives once again captained by the idol Heung-min Son, who currently plays for Los Angeles FC.
The Czechs return to the World Cup after going through the European playoffs. On that occasion, they beat their two rivals (Ireland and Denmark) on penalties, thanks to goalkeeper Kovár. Better not to let the Czechs reach the knockout stage.
Mexico x South Africa, in the opening game, is a repeat of the opening match of the 2010 World Cup. At the time, a 1-1 draw. And the Mexican coach was already Aguirre.
