Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red (opens original article in a new tab)

Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in a World Cup opener with three red cards, marking the first 48-team World Cup and the first to be held in three countries.

• Mexico won 2-0 against South Africa in the World Cup opener.
• The match had three red cards, including two for South Africa and one for Mexico.
• This was the first 48-team World Cup and the first to be held in three countries.