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CONFIRMED MEX vs RSA
3 red cards in tonight's match is the second highest in WC history. The record is 4, set in the 2006 Battle of Nuremberg (Portugal vs Netherlands).
Source: ESPN/Opta T1 | Verified via Grok web search
CONFIRMED MEX vs RSA
Themba Zwane's yellow card was upgraded to a red by VAR after a foul review. South Africa finished with 9 men.
Source: ESPN play-by-play T1
CONFIRMED MEX vs RSA
WC2026 rules: matches may be paused for a mandatory cooling/hydration break during extreme heat. This is an official FIFA protocol, not commentary speculation.
Source: FIFA official regulations T1
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