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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.

Bangkok Post

How to Watch South Korea vs. Czechia on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

South Korea and Czechia meet at the iconic Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico.

Sports Illustrated

Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City

The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City was full of international stars

The Independent UK

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Fox criticised over World Cup 2026 coverage after missing Shakira and action during hydration breaks

There was a stark contrast between the UK and US broadcasts of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa

The Independent UK

What Time Are World Cup Matches in the UK? A Complete Guide to Kick-off Times

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, promising an unprecedented football spectacle.

International Business Times UK

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

ITV delivers feisty start to World Cup coverage – and taunts BBC from glitzy studio

Mark Pougatch acknowledged the controversies surrounding the tournament, while capturing the excitement of football fans

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Nancy Guthrie's 'Grave' May Be in Mexico, Search Group Claims After Confidential Tip

A Mexican volunteer group intensifies the search for Nancy Guthrie, missing since February, after a tip-off suggests her burial in an unmarked grave near Nogales, Mexico.

International Business Times UK

Infantino’s rebrand and long haul games: five takeaways from World Cup opener

Mexico City played host to this year’s first game as an emotionally charged Azteca witnessed Shakira’s big return

The Guardian - UK

Mora becomes Mexico's youngest men's World Cup player

Gilberto Mora has become Mexico's youngest ever World Cup player at the age of 17 years and 240 days.

AAP

Mexico brush past ill-disciplined South Africa to launch World Cup party

Mexico's Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez punished an indisciplined South Africa on Thursday night in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

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

Four Takeaways As Emotional Raul Jimenez Moment Marks Mexico’s Opening Win

El Tri started the 2026 World Cup on home turf as brilliantly as anticipated.

Sports Illustrated

Who is the youngest player at the World Cup?

There are 1,248 players at this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America - but who is the youngest of them all?

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Who is the referee for South Korea vs Czechia?

The South Korea vs Czechia referee hails from a fellow World Cup 2026 nation

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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SOC:Mexico make winning World Cup start in red-card feast

There were more red cards than goals when co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to get the 2026 World Cup underway in Mexico City.

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Mexico make winning World Cup start in red-card feast

There were more red cards than goals when co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 to get the 2026 World Cup underway in Mexico City.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico Player Ratings vs. South Africa: World Cup Curse Emphatically Snapped

Javier Aguirre’s men got off to a dream start on home soil.

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

World Cup 2026 standings: Latest results from the group stage

Which teams will reach the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup and who is heading home early?

The Guardian - 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

International Business Times UK

Mexico National Football Team: Who Could Play At The FIFA World Cup 2026?

As hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Mexico aims to leverage home advantage and recent form to top Group A, featuring a mix of seasoned players and emerging talent.

Evening Standard

Mexico 2-0 South Africa: Raining red cards as co-hosts kick off World Cup with a win

Three players were sent off - two in controversial fashion - in an entertaining opening game

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