César Montes ejected as Mexico opens World Cup against South Africa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
César Montes was shown a red card in the 92nd minute of Mexico's World Cup opener against South Africa on June 11. The match, held in a historic setting, saw three red cards issued in total—Montes was the third after South Africa had two players ejected earlier. Despite the red cards, Mexico won the match 2-0, but will be without Montes for their next game in the tournament.
- •César Montes received a straight red card for a foul.
- •South Africa had two red cards issued earlier in the match.
- •This is the first World Cup opening match with three red cards.
- •Mexico won the match 2-0 but will miss Montes next game.
- •The match took place on June 11, 2026.
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Mexico's César Montes sees red, ejected from World Cup opener vs. South Africa
"Mexico's César Montes was the third player booted from the World Cup opener. South Africa also had two players ejected with red cards.
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