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June 11, 2026Three 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, 2026Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup
Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium.
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Mexico defeats South Africa in World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca after scoring in ninth minute
The first of 104 World Cup matches was won by the country that hosted the start of the tournament. Mexico took down South Africa, 2-0, in Mexico City after Estadio Azteca played host to the World Cup
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Sport MEXICO CITY, June 11 : Mexico midfielder Erik Lira said the "sky is the limit" for the hosts after they overcame the emotion of opening the World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Azt
Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup
There was an error Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at th
Mexico vs South Africa; FIFA World Cup Group A
Mexico vs South Africa. FIFA World Cup Group A. 8:00pm, Thursday 11th June 2026. Azteca StadiumAttendance: Attendance80,824. Match report as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 i