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Originally published by KBC SportsJune 12, 2026
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9-man South Africa beaten by hosts Mexico in World Cup opener

South Africa’s opening match at the 2026 World Cup turned into a nightmare, as the team suffered a chaotic 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico at a packed Estadio Azteca, finishing the game with just nine players on the pitch. Things went wrong almost immediately. Just nine minutes i..
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South Africa endured a chaotic 2026 World Cup opener, falling 2-0 to co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, and finishing the match with only nine players.
- South Africa suffered a 2-0 defeat after two players were red-carded.
- Key players Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane were sent off for South Africa.
- The match saw a total of three red cards, the most in a World Cup game since 2006.
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