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Three red cards, two goals and the Azteca in full cry – the World Cup is under way

Three red cards, two goals and the Azteca in full cry – the World Cup is under way
The Telegraph Thursday 11 June 2026, 21:51 UTC By Daniel Zeqiri 1 min read
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Three red cards, two goals and the Azteca in full cry – the World Cup is under way

Three red cards, two goals and the Azteca in full cry – the World Cup is under way
Azteca (ORG) the World Cup (EVENT)
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