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Mexico Opens the 2026 World Cup With a 2–0 Win Over South Africa — and Three Red Cards

Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored, while three players were sent off in a match that made World Cup history.

Latin Times

Nobody knew what the ref was saying and the internet loved it. World Cup's first meme is alredy here

'Wait, what?': Players were left speechless as the referee explained the VAR decision in an apparent shaky English after a controversial red card.

Euronews

World Cup 2026: Red card punishment explained as opening game is overshadowed

History was made in tournament opener - but for all the wrong reasons

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FIFA World Cup 2026, what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the US and Canada prepare for openers

Mexico secured a 2-0 victory in their World Cup opener against South Africa. The United States and Canada are set to play their first matches today. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored for Mexico. South Korea also won, with a 2-1 against Czech republic. Fans can watch all games on…

The Economic Times

Mexico beats South Africa and Czechia loses to South Korea in World Cup opening matches

Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards.

Euronews

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico beat South Africa to kick off the biggest sports tournament

Mexico began their World Cup campaign with a strong 2-0 victory over South Africa. Julian Quinones scored the tournament's first goal, followed by a header from Raul Jimenez. South Africa faced a tough match, ending with nine players after two red cards. The co-hosts' performance at the iconic Estadio Azteca…

The Economic Times

Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red

MEXICO CITY - Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in a tempestuous clash with three red cards ‌as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at the rocking Azteca Stadium.

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The Seven Matches With the Most Red Cards in World Cup History—Ranked

Mexico and South Africa played out some unwanted history in the 2026 opening game.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico kick-start World Cup party in win over South Africa with three red cards in opener

Co-hosts Mexico had too much for South Africa, with Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scoring, and Bafana Bafana duo Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off alongside El Tri’s ⁠Cesar Montes

The Independent UK

Three red cards in World Cup opening game - why were South Africa and Mexico players sent off?

A record-breaking number of red cards put a controversial spin on the opening game

Evening Standard

Mexico-South Africa set red card record in World Cup opener

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The Independent UK

Three red cards in the World Cup’s opening game – why were the players sent off?

Bafana Bafana had two men sent off and Mexico another as the World Cup kicked off with a bang

The Independent UK

Raúl Jiménez seals Mexico’s win against nine-man South Africa in World Cup opener

Julián Quiñones was also on target with a ninth-minute opener in Mexico’s 2-0 win against South Africa, who had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off

The Guardian - UK

Most Red Cards in a Single World Cup Tournament

The record could easily be broken this year at World Cup 2026

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South Africa vs Tunisia live stream: How to watch AFCON 2023 game online

The South Africa vs Tunisia live stream is next up in Group E of the Africa Cup of Nations. Here's how to watch it live and for free from anywhere.

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