South Africa

Still partying five hours after the game! Video, 00:00:11Still partying five hours after the game!

Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?

Behind the scenes at the opening game of the World Cup. Video, 00:01:08Behind the scenes at the opening game of the World Cup

Steward takes this like it's nothing! Video, 00:00:20Steward takes this like it's nothing!

Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener. Video, 00:08:48Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

Three sent off as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

Mexico shown controversial late red card. Video, 00:00:30Mexico shown controversial late red card

Punch or slap? - Zwane sees red after VAR. Video, 00:00:44Punch or slap? - Zwane sees red after VAR

Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup. Video, 00:02:47Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup

Sithole sees red for South Africa. Video, 00:00:30Sithole sees red for South Africa

Jimenez heads in Mexico's second. Video, 00:00:51Jimenez heads in Mexico's second

Mexico fans celebrate in style! Video, 00:00:21Mexico fans celebrate in style!

Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup. Video, 00:00:36Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup

Quinones scores first goal of 2026 World Cup. Video, 00:00:46Quinones scores first goal of 2026 World Cup

Same teams, group & date, 16 years later! Video, 00:01:15Same teams, group & date, 16 years later!

Brother's memory inspires Williams for World Cup opener

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Japan v South Africa

Japan v South Africa

Fifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about South Africa

Watch: World Cup teams start arriving in North America. Video, 00:01:38Watch: World Cup teams start arriving in North America

Why football kit fans might be disappointed... Video, 00:00:48Why football kit fans might be disappointed...

Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026