Mexico Defeats South Africa 2-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener Marked by Three Red Cards
Mexico began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa at Estadio Azteca, marked by a record three red cards—the most ever in a World Cup opener. South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane, and Mexico's Cesar Montes were sent off. Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez secured the victory. South Africa's coach questioned the second red card, while the match set new disciplinary and statistical milestones in World Cup history.