🇲🇽 vs 🇿🇦Mexico vs South Africa·FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A, Opening Match·Jun 11, 2026
Zwane's strike on Alvarado
Zwane sent off for striking Alvarado in the face
Referee got this right
On-field decision
🟥Red card
Correct decision
🟥Red card
What was given
Red card shown after VAR review and pitchside monitor check
The call
Red card for violent conduct, plus a free kick for South Africa for the defender's earlier impeding contact. The card alone is correct but incomplete as a description of the restart.
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