Santiago Gimenez, AC Milan forward, began on the bench as Mexico kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa. The match, played at the Azteca Stadium, was comfortably won by Javier Aguirre's side thanks to goals from Quinones and Raul Jimenez. Gimenez, yet to make his debut in the tournament, will hope to be given an opportunity in upcoming group stage matches.

Gimenez took to social media after the game to express his pride in being part of the squad, despite not taking to the pitch. He highlighted the unity and energy within the team, which he believes will be crucial in their World Cup journey. The Mexico team's performance was a testament to their preparation and teamwork.

The win sets a positive tone for Mexico's campaign, and Gimenez will be eager to contribute to the team's success. With the next match approaching, fans will be keeping a close eye on whether Aguirre decides to give Gimenez some playing time.

Gimenez's message on social media read: 'Difficult to explain what we experienced... Thanks to everyone, seeing so many people united for these colors and feeling the energy we generated in each one was something unique.'