Mexico snaps its opener curse as red-card World Cup starts hot
Friday, June 12, 2026 · 10 min
2026 FIFA World Cup opened with Mexico beating South Africa 2-0 to end its opening-match curse, South Korea rallying past Czechia, and three red cards immediately turning officiating into the first tournament flashpoint.
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2026 FIFA World Cup opened with Mexico beating South Africa 2-0 to end its opening-match curse, South Korea rallying past Czechia, and three red cards immediately turning officiating into the first tournament flashpoint.
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