Red card controversy

FIFA WC 2026: South Africa coach Hugo Broos rues red cards in 2-0 loss to Mexico

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Hugo Broos Questions Red Card Decision After South Africa’s Defeat to Mexico

By IANS News June 12, 2026 • 09:04 AM View: 472

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has questioned a critical refereeing decision during his team's FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match after Bafana Bafana suffered a 2-0 defeat against co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

South Africa were forced to finish the game with just nine men on the pitch as they faced three red cards. Sphephelo Sithole and Themba ⁠Zwane were sent off in a match in which Mexico captain Cesar Montes was also dismissed.