Mexico start with a win: Co-hosts beat South Africa 2-0

Mexico kicked off its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa, sparking celebrations across the country despite protests and social tensions unfolding in Mexico City on opening day.

Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports.

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