While Mexico cruised to a 2-0 victory over South Africa to begin its 2026 World Cup campaign, the match featured plenty of action in referee Wilton Sampaio's card book.

Mexico was so much better than South Africa in its 2026 FIFA World Cup opener that it didn't need a gift from the guests.

The ill-tempered match, which featured three red card dismissals, spoiled an otherwise party atmosphere, with the home crowd celebrating an opening victory that will set them up nicely to make it out ...