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Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup

Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup
BBC News Thursday 11 June 2026, 21:30 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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.
World Cup Referee Wilton (EVENT) Pereira Sampaio (PERSON) South Africa's (LOCATION) Yaya Sithole (PERSON) Themba Zwane (PERSON) Mexico (LOCATION) Cesar Montes (PERSON) the 2026 World Cup (EVENT) the Mexico City Stadium (LOCATION)
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