Yaya Sithole struggles in World Cup opener for South Africa against Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
In the World Cup opener on June 11, South Africa's Yaya Sithole faced a challenging debut against hosts Mexico. After a miscontrolled ball near his penalty area allowed Mexico to score just under nine minutes into the match, Sithole's struggles continued when he received a red card shortly after halftime for a last-man foul on Gutierrez. His early dismissal left South Africa with a significant disadvantage as the match progressed.
- •Sithole miscontrols ball, leading to Mexico's first goal.
- •He receives a red card for a foul shortly after halftime.
- •The match is ongoing, with South Africa down a player.
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — ❌ Nightmare start at the World Cup! Sithole at fault for goal, sees red
"Things could hardly have gone much worse for South Africa’s Yaya Sithole in the World Cup opener against hosts Mexico. The 27-year-old endured a real nightmare on his World Cup debut. In a way, his ...
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