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World Cup 2026 opening day takeaways: Red cards, VAR and hydration breaks
Key takeaways
- From criticism over mandated water breaks to red cards galore, here’s all the key takeaways from the opening day of the 2026 World Cup.
- The World Cup 2026 opening day delivered everything you could ask for.
- From an early thunder strike to a late winning goal, Thursday was filled with drama, stretching from Mexico City to Zapopan.
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From criticism over mandated water breaks to red cards galore, here’s all the key takeaways from the opening day of the 2026 World Cup.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Three red cards were brandished in the opening match of the World Cup 2026 [Carl De Souza/AFP]By Manasi Pathak Published On 12 Jun 202612 Jun 2026Five goals, four water breaks, three red cards and a glittering opening ceremony.
The World Cup 2026 opening day delivered everything you could ask for.
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