South Africa's Dreadful Display. Opening Match in Mexico Sees Three Red Cards

Pulse Sports Team 22:04 - 11 June 2026

Mexico's footballers kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home soil with a 2-0 victory over South Africa in Group A. The South Africans finished the match with two players sent off, while Mexico also received a red card in stoppage time.

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