14 years apart, history repeated itself: South Africa and Mexico opened the 2010 World Cup, while Mexico and South Africa opened the 2026 tournament. Both tim

14 years apart, history repeated itself: South Africa and Mexico opened the 2010 World Cup, while Mexico and South Africa opened the 2026 tournament. Both times, Spain ended up as world champions. After a tense and dramatic final, Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 to lift the trophy and complete their…