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FIFA World Cup 2026: Red cards and VAR drama in Mexico game — how video assistant refereeing really works
FIFA World Cup 2026 opener puts VAR under scrutiny after Mexico vs South Africa. Learn how video assistant referees work and when they can change key calls.
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mirror.co.uk
Mexico vs South Africa ref dubbed 'nightmare' and turned country against him
One World Cup referee will be hoping for a quieter time of things when the 2026 tournament kicks off
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itweb.co.za
Bafana World Cup opener spotlights high-tech referee, AI systems
The tournament will see the expanded use of AI-powered officiating systems, connected-ball technology and upgraded video review tools.
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smh.com.au
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: More red cards than goals as Mexico wins opener against South Africa
Three red cards, two goals and tons of drama headlined the co-hosts’ tournament-opening victory in Mexico City. Follow all the reaction.
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sportmediaset.mediaset.it
Il primo annuncio Var al Mondiale fa il giro del web: l'arbitro Sampaio dimentica l'inglese e si inceppa
Momento di totale confusione all'Azteca durante Messico-Sudafrica: l'arbitro Sampaio espelle Zwane al VAR, ma parla un inglese incomprensibile. Guardate la reazione dei calciatori.
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vanguardngr.com
Three red cards in World Cup opening game as Mexico beat S'Africa 2-0
Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off…
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5 World Cup matches with the most red cards in history
Mexico and South Africa’s 2026 World Cup opener will be remembered for all the wrong reasons after a chaotic contest produced three red cards, joining an infamous list of the…
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hindustantimes.com
FIFA World Cup 2026: Is the dubious record of 28 red cards in 2006 under threat after Mexico-South Africa opener?
As many as three red cards were given on Wednesday night. One really hopes that the frenzy doesn’t pick up over time! | Football News
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Who is Wilton Sampaio? Referee who issued three red cards in the FIFA World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa
Here's all you need to know about Wilton Sampaio, the referee who issued three red cards in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener between Mexico and South Africa. | Football News
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gulfnews.com
FIFA World Cup 2026: Red cards and VAR drama in Mexico game — how video assistant refereeing really works
FIFA World Cup 2026 opener puts VAR under scrutiny after Mexico vs South Africa. Learn how video assistant referees work and when they can change key calls.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazilian referee explains red card in English, becomes viral meme as nobody understands
Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio’s confusing English red-card explanation in Mexico vs South Africa turns into FIFA World Cup 2026’s first viral meme moment.
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euronews.com
South Africa's red card confusion becomes World Cup's first viral meme
'Wait, what?': Players were left speechless as the referee explained the VAR decision in an apparent shaky English after a controversial red card.
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nytimes.com
Three red cards in one World Cup game: Is this the start of a chaotic trend?
There were compelling reasons for the dismissals in Mexico vs South Africa, says The Athletic's refereeing expert Graham Scott
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's viral look returns as Khuliso Mudau's VAR reaction trends at FIFA World Cup 2026
NEW DELHI: Football fans at the jam-packed Mexico City stadium were left in splits during the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The moment had little to do with the three…