Mexico Opens the World Cup With a Win in a Match That Saw Three Red Cards
Mexico, one of the three hosts of the 2026 World Cup, beat South Africa 2-0 in the tournament's opening match. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored for Mexico. Meanwhile, the visiting team received two red cards in the second half, when Sipho Thsila and Themba Zwane were sent off. In stoppage time, a red card was also shown to the visiting side after a foul by César Montes.
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