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World Cup features red cards and goals for Mexico in opener

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

World Cup features red cards and goals for Mexico in opener
Summary

The World Cup has kicked off at Estadio Azteca with co-hosts Mexico scoring two goals. The match has seen three red cards, including one from a VAR decision. South Africa's Yaya Sithole faced a challenging start, while Raul Jimenez netted his first World Cup goal at the age of 35. The game is still ongoing.

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  • •Mexico scores two goals early in the match
  • •Three red cards issued, including a VAR intervention
  • •Yaya Sithole of South Africa struggles in his World Cup debut
  • •Raul Jimenez scores his first World Cup goal at 35
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And we are off. Three red cards including a VAR intervention. Two goals for co-hosts Mexico in the Estadio Azteca. One nightmare start for South Africa midfielder Yaya Sithole. And an emotional first World Cup goal for Raul Jimenez at the age of 35.

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