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South Africa Stumbles in 2-0 Loss to Mexico as Sithole Is Sent Off
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 11, 2026
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What happened
South Africa opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 loss to Mexico on Thursday and finished the match with nine men. Sphephelo Sithole was blamed for the opening goal and then sent off in the 49th minute, while Temba Zwane also received a straight red card. South Africa next meets Czechia in Group A.
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