Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup

Published June 11, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium.

Source

Originally published at www.bbc.com.

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