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Seven red flags raised by international advisory body over World Cup 2026 betting irregularities

FIFA’s rejection of suspicious World Cup betting patterns has been slapped down by independent experts

FourFourTwo · Jul 23

World Cup of memes: Japan fans, Beckham unbothered and a simmering bromance

A tournament with more teams and more games has been filled with euphoria, heartbreak, and these weird and wonderful viral moments

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17

World Cup games today: UK kick-off times and TV channel as last-16 stage begins

France take on Paraguay after Canada welcome Morocco to Houston

Evening Standard · Jun 27

Nobody knew what the ref was saying and the internet loved it. World Cup's first meme is here

'Wait, what?': Players were left speechless as the referee explained the VAR decision in an apparent shaky English after a controversial red card.

Euronews · Jun 12

World Cup 2026: Red card punishment explained as opening game is overshadowed

History was made in tournament opener - but for all the wrong reasons

Evening Standard · Jun 12

FIFA World Cup 2026, what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the US and Canada prepare for openers

Mexico secured a 2-0 victory in their World Cup opener against South Africa. The United States and Canada are set to play their first matches today. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored for Mexico. South Korea also won, with a 2-1 against Czech republic. Fans can watch all games on…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

Mexico beats South Africa and Czechia loses to South Korea in World Cup opening matches

Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards.

Euronews · Jun 12

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico beat South Africa to kick off the biggest sports tournament

Mexico began their World Cup campaign with a strong 2-0 victory over South Africa. Julian Quinones scored the tournament's first goal, followed by a header from Raul Jimenez. South Africa faced a tough match, ending with nine players after two red cards. The co-hosts' performance at the iconic Estadio Azteca…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red

MEXICO CITY - Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away ​South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in a tempestuous clash with three red cards ‌as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at the rocking Azteca Stadium.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11

The Seven Matches With the Most Red Cards in World Cup History—Ranked

Mexico and South Africa played out some unwanted history in the 2026 opening game.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 11