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Mexico vs. South Africa World Cup opener makes history with three red cards
Thursday's 2026 World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa made history with three players seeing red cards and being sent off. Neither team finished Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa with 11 players on the field.

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World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match
Mexico wins 2-0, shop tickets to their next World Cup match
FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico Defeat South Africa In A Historic Opening Game Featuring 3 Red Cards
The FIFA World Cup 2026 got off to a dramatic start as co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the tournament's opening match.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 2: Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, USA vs Paraguay - schedule, kickoff times, squads and live streaming guide
Referees at FIFA World Cup 2026 get new companion! What are match officials wearing around their head during games?
Who is Wilton Sampaio? Referee who issued three red cards in the FIFA World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa
However, more than the result, the first match of the competition will be remembered for the three red cards issued and the players given marching orders by referee Wilton Sampaio.

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'First Was A Card, But The Second...': South Africa Boss Reflects On Double Red On Opening Day Vs Mexico
What happened in yesterday's Mexico vs South Africa game: Quinones, Jimenez fire hosts to dream 2026 FIFA WC start

A brief history of the World Cup in numbers

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe are among the players with records in their sights at this summer's tournament

Brazil hopes to end a 24-year wait for World Cup glory. The pressure has never been greater

After 24 years without winning the World Cup, the quest for a sixth star begins again for Brazil.

The Man Staging the Biggest World Cup in History—for an Audience of One

Gianni Infantino has spent years currying favor with President Trump to ensure the smooth running of the tournament. But as the games kick off, the FIFA president has come under fire for their relationship.

The most iconic World Cup stadiums in history

The Most Iconic World Cup Stadiums in History The World Cup has produced some of the most unforgettable moments in sports history, and the stadiums where those moments happened have become legends in their own

FIFA World Cup Day 3: Live updates, TV schedule, players to watch and results

Follow along for live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. Get the latest news, results and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.

US team shows it can handle pressure with win over Paraguay in World Cup opener

The U.S. Men's National Team shrugged off any pressure, taking the lead early en route to a 3-0 halftime lead as it beat Paraguay 4-1 in a World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium on Friday night.

It’s the USA’s time to shine at the World Cup

Two goals, three red cards and players crying with pride and joy on the pitch – what else did you expect from the first game at this year’s World Cup?

What to expect from U.S.-Paraguay Men's World Cup match

The U.S. Men's National Soccer team will play its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday night, taking on Paraguay in Southern California. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports from Los Angeles.