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Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.

June 11, 2026 at 10:01 PM Original source
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Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
BBC Newsvia rss

Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.

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Mexico tops South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opener with three red cards
NBC Bostonvia ai

Three red cards made history for an opening World Cup game, but El Tri claimed all three points.

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Mexico vs. South Africa World Cup Opener Makes History With Three Red Cards
FOX Sportsvia ai

Thursday's 2026 World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa made history with three players seeing red cards and being sent off.

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Mexico down South Africa in three red card match to open World Cup
CBS Sportsvia ai

After two goals and three red cards, Mexico and South Africa kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with plenty of fireworks at Mexico City Stadium.

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