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Three red cards – are referees getting tough at this World Cup?

Following three red cards in the World Cup opener, we analyze whether this is a new trend or an outlier under FIFA's current officiating guidelines

Real Madrid bring back Jose Mourinho on three-year deal

Real Madrid confirms Jose Mourinho as new coach on a three-year deal following Florentino Perez's re-election. The Portuguese coach joins from Benfica for £13m

South Korea come from behind to beat Czech Republic

South Korea secures a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup opener, thanks to an 80th-minute winner from substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu.

Mexico gets the World Cup started with a win over South Africa

Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 at Estadio Azteca in the World Cup opener. Featuring goals from Quiñones and Jiménez amidst a match defined by three red cards

When will an African side win the World Cup?

Africa's dream of winning the FIFA World Cup remains alive as Morocco, Senegal and others build on investment, talent and belief ahead of 2026

US denies Somali World Cup soccer referee entry because of ‘security threat’

US bars Somali World Cup referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan over alleged terror links, sparking diplomatic row with FIFA & Somalia

Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan denied entry into United States

Somali referee Omar Artan denied US entry despite valid visa, missing FIFA World Cup duty. Football community reacts