Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum jumped in celebration of Mexico's first goal in the Group A match against South Africa as the World Cup kicked off in Mexico City on Thursday (June 11).

Sheinbaum watched the opening ceremony at Banorte Stadium from a Fan Fest zone set up east of the Presidential Palace and Zocalo Square, alongside Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada.

Mexico's Julián Quinones scored the tournament's first goal in the first half, putting the entire stadium and fans gathered in downtown Zócalo Square into a celebratory mood.

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (JUNE 11, 2026) (CLARA BRUGADA VIA X – Must on-screen courtesy Clara Brugada via X/ No resale/ No archive)

1. MEXICAN PRESIDENT CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM JUMPING AFTER MEXICO SCORES FIRST GOAL AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA NEXT TO MEXICO CITY GOVERNOR CLARA BRUGADA AT FAN FEST ZONE

2. VARIOUS OF SHEINBAUM WAVING MEXICAN FLAG