MEXICO CITY - Co-hosts Mexico launched the FIFA World Cup in emphatic fashion with a 2-0 victory over South Africa in a dramatic opening match at the iconic Estadio

MEXICO CITY - Co-hosts Mexico launched the FIFA World Cup in emphatic fashion with a 2-0 victory over South Africa in a dramatic opening match at the iconic Estadio Azteca on Thursday, setting the tone for the largest tournament in football history. [2939 chars]

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