Mexico make winning start as World Cup begins

Mexico striker Raul Jiminez shoots for goal as South Africa's Mbekezeli Mbokazi watches on in defence during this morning's World Cup opener in Mexico City this morning. Photo: Getty Images Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 this morning in a tempestuous clash with three red cards as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at a rocking Azteca stadium.