Sphephelo Sithole received the first red card of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as South Africa lost 1-0 to Mexico in their opening group stage match.

Mexico'sJulian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored in the win at Estadio Azteca that had three red cards.

Three red cards, two goals and tons of drama headlined the co-hosts’ tournament-opening victory in Mexico City. Follow all the reaction.