World Cup opener: Electric scenes and three red cards
6/12/202611 min
This FIFA World Cup 2026™ is set to be a major one for key and emerging players. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she breaks down the opening match atmosphere, Mexico and South Africa's match with three red cards, and South Korea vs Czech Republic's game. Will we see more players being sent off the pitch? And will South Korea see Son Heung-Min make a difference in matches moving forward?
World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast is SBS's daily FIFA World Cup 2026™ podcast covering the biggest stories on and beyond the pitch.
In this episode:
· Red card hat trick at Mexico vs South Korea opener
· South Korea start their World Cup with a 2-1 win against Czech Republic
From unforgettable moments, match highlights, emerging stars, FIFA politics, major controversies and the stories shaping the tournament, The 90+ brings you the key talking points from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ every day.
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The FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ kicks off on June 12 (AEST) - with coverage starting for the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa from 4am (AEST) - and will be an exclusive broadcast on SBS in Australia.
You can watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live, free and exclusive on SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.
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[upbeat music] This isn't just the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match. It's Mexico and South Africa, and South Korea versus Czech Republic, the first two games out of 104 matches across US, Canada, and Mexico. Four football cultures kicking off the biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams spread across 16 cities in three countries, watched by billions. So, what story does this opening game headlined by Shakira, Burna Boy, and three red cards really tell? This is SBS News World Cup Daily, the 90+ Podcast, where we bring you stories on and beyond the pitch. And I'm your host, Helena Krishnamurti.
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