3 red cards in Mexico vs South Africa, World Cup 2026

https://www.businessupturn.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup/mexico-vs-south-africa-all-three-red-cards-explained-as-world-cup-2026-opener-descends-into-chaos/

This is wild

1. Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa) – 50th minuteSouth Africa midfielder Sphephelo Sithole received the tournament’s first red card shortly after halftime. He was dismissed for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity after fouling Mexico’s Brian Gutiérrez in a dangerous position. The challenge, described as clumsy and desperate, left Bafana Bafana down to 10 men early in the second half.l