🔥 HISTORY WAS MADE - JUNE 12, 2026
6 CARDS TOTAL
ONLY 2 GOALS
For the FIRST TIME in 96 YEARS of World Cup history, cards exceeded goals in an opening match
MEXICO 2 SOUTH AFRICA 0 3 🟨 YELLOW 3 🟥 RED
THE DRAMA UNFOLDED
9'
FIRST GOAL OF WORLD CUP 2026
Julián Quiñones makes history with a clinical finish
17'
FIRST YELLOW CARD OF TOURNAMENT
Mokoena receives first yellow card of World Cup 2026
49'
FIRST RED CARD
Xola receives straight red for tactical foul on last man
67'
MEXICO DOUBLES THE LEAD
Raúl Jiménez heads home from close range
74'
SECOND YELLOW CARD
Sibisi booked for reckless challenge in midfield
84'
SECOND RED CARD
Zwane sees red for violent conduct, South Africa down to 9
90+3'
THIRD RED CARD
Montes receives Mexico's first red, both teams finish with 10
OWN THE HISTORY
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