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World Cup Debrief - Day 1 : Mexico wins whilst South Africa sees red

France 24 · Jun 12, 2026, 11:57 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The 2026 World Cup is finally here and it all kicked off yesterday at the Azteca stadium in Mexico, as the hosts faced off with South Africa. After a beautiful opening ceremony in Mexico City, the smoke cleared for some more fireworks, but this time on the pitch... Meanwhile, South Africa faced the

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World Cup Debrief - Day 1 : Mexico wins whilst South Africa sees red

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