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.
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Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.
Three red cards made history for an opening World Cup game, but El Tri claimed all three points.
Thursday's 2026 World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa made history with three players seeing red cards and being sent off.
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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