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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 11: Cesar Montes #3 of Mexico and teammates argue with referee Wilton Sampaio after being issued a red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Source: Getty / David Ramos

Mexico and Korea Republic opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns with victories, while the Socceroos continue preparations for their Group D opener against Türkiye on Sunday.

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By Gonzalo Aguirregomezcorta

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Mexico and Korea Republic opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns with victories, while the Socceroos continue preparations for their Group D opener against Türkiye on Sunday.

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