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World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks
From criticism over water breaks to red cards galore, here's all the buzz from the opening day of the World Cup.
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aljazeera.com
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abc.net.au
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independent.co.uk
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nytimes.com
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hindustantimes.com
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World Cup 2026 results: South Korea seal win after star-studded opening ceremony
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World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks
From criticism over water breaks to red cards galore, here's all the buzz from the opening day of the World Cup.
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scmp.com
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france24.com
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vanguardngr.com
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nbcnews.com
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