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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.

Bangkok Post

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

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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

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.

AAP

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

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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

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

Evening Standard

How to watch Mexico vs South Africa: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026 opening game, team news

Raul Jimenez leads the line for Mexico against South Africa as the co-hosts kick-off FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Here's how to watch the Group A clash for free online and from anywhere.

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