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World Cup 2026 – Group A guide: Hosts Mexico eye deep run with wonderkid Gilberto Mora set to dazzle

In one of the most evocative stadiums of all and under a searing afternoon sun, the World Cup will began when Mexico faced South Africa. And, for many, all the...

Three red cards in World Cup opening game - why were South Africa and Mexico players sent off?

A record-breaking number of red cards put a controversial spin on the opening gameThe World Cup kicked off in remarkable fashion on Thursday night as co-hosts Mexico cruised to victory...

Mexican Fiesta: El Tri delivers in its World Cup debut against a toothless South Africa

In front of 80,824 fans at Estadio Ciudad de México, Mexico’s national team made home-field advantage count, opening its 2026 World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over South...

Three red cards in the World Cup’s opening game – why were the players sent off?

South Africa’s campaign at the World Cup 2026 got off to the worst possible start as they were beaten by co-hosts Mexico and ended the match with nine men following...

World Cup 2026 standings: Latest results from the group stage

The World Cup sees 48 nations divided into 12 groups for the first time in the tournament’s long history.Co-hosts Mexico, USA and Canada are the top seeds in Groups A,...

P-R-O-T-A-G-O-N-I-S-T-A-! Wilton Pereira Sampaio goes viral in 🇲🇽 v 🇿🇦

Social media has spoken: Wilton Pereira Sampaio was the "man of the match" after the Mexico versus South Africa match that kicked off the FIFA World Cup.The Brazilian referee secured...