In 2010, Siphiwe Tshabalala scored one of the most iconic World Cup opening goals ever against Mexico.
16 years later, South Africa and Mexico are opening the tournament again.
Some fixtures age like fine wine.
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π¨Fun factπ¨
Mexico has played in 7 previous World Cup opening matches and has NEVER won one.
South Africa just showed up and found the perfect victim to continue the streak.
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The first World Cup match has already achieved its purpose:
Millions of Indians are awake at an ungodly hour pretending they understand tactical formations.
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South Africa πΏπ¦ vs Mexico π²π½
As a neutral Indian viewer, my strategy is simple:
Support whichever team is currently attacking.
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16 years ago:
South Africa hosted the World Cup and opened against Mexico.
Today:
Mexico hosts the World Cup and opens against South Africa.
The fixture list just completed a full circle. β½οΈπ
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As an Indian who doesn't watch football, my favorite part of the World Cup is watching people pretend they were lifelong fans of whichever team reaches the semifinal.π«£
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Football World Cup is here.
Time for Indians to become experts on Argentina, Brazil, France, and Portugal for one month before returning to IPL auction discussions.
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Football World Cup season is when I suddenly discover I have friends who support countries they've never visited, don't speak the language of, and can't find on a map.
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11 June: Cockroach Janta Party hits the streets.
Demands:
β’ Free entry to every kitchen
β’ Protection from slippers
β’ Reservation under refrigerators
Nation awaits the government's response.