Mexico City, June 12 -- Legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho was in attendance for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener between Mexico and South Africa, expressing happiness at reuniting with his friends and legends of the game at Estadio Azteca, adding that it is always a joy to be there in Mexico.

History was made as Mexico broke their winless run in World Cup openers in a 2-0 win against South Africa, where three red cards were given. It was fouls, cards, arguements and intense physicality galore at the iconic Azteca, as every touch of the ball by Mexico was cheered, while the opposition was rained with boos.

Posting on X, Ronaldinho, a 2002 FIFA World Cup winner, said that "this cup is gonna be way too awesome".

"What a joy to retur...