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 red cards that dominated the Mexico vs South Africa clash.

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.

'Wait, what?': Players were left speechless as the referee explained the VAR decision in an apparent shaky English after a controversial red card.