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Three Red Cards Issued in 2026 World Cup Opening Match
The opening game of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium saw three red cards issued. Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio showed cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane, along with Mexico's Cesar Montes, during the highly anticipated match.
By Fainaron·Jun 11, 2026 (3 days ago)·2 views
The 2026 World Cup commenced with a notable incident as three red cards were issued during its opening match at the Mexico City Stadium.
Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio made the decisions to send off players from both competing nations. South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane were shown red cards. Additionally, Cesar Montes of Mexico received a red card during the game.
The match marked the beginning of the tournament, with the dismissals occurring early in the competition.
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