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Brazilian Referee Goes Viral After Three Red Cards in World Cup Opener

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First reported by Walla · Jun 12, 2026

What happened

Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio went viral after issuing three red cards in Mexico’s 2-0 World Cup 2026 opener against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium. The three dismissals, including two South Africans and Mexico captain Cesar Montes, made tournament history and triggered a wave of memes over his headset and English.

  • 01Wilton Sampaio issued three straight red cards in the World Cup opener.
  • 02Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
  • 03It was the first time a World Cup opening match had three red cards.
  • 04Sampaio’s VAR review and broken English also went viral online.
  • 05The 2006 Portugal-Netherlands match still holds the red-card record.

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OrganizationsVAR, X
PlacesMexico City, Azteca Stadium, Mexico, South Africa, Qatar, Nuremberg

Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Brazilian Referee Goes Viral After Three Red Cards in World Cup Opener
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Brazilian referee becomes the viral star of World Cup opener after three red cards
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Brazilian Referee Steals the Spotlight in World Cup Opener
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Referee Wilton Sampaio steals the spotlight in World Cup opener

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