Of the three red cards in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup -- yes, three -- this one felt the toughest. Mexico's Cesar Montes was sent off with a red card in stoppage time. It won't impact the result,

Referees haven't been shy to give out red cards. Here's the fallout of each of those infringements at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Round of 32 clash between Mexico and Ecuador in the 2026 FIFA World Cup was delayed on Tuesday due to rainy conditions near Estadio Azteca.

Piero Hincapié became the second player in World Cup history to be sent off for covering his mouth. His actions with Ecuador already trailing 2-0 and staring at a round-of-32 exit baffled a journalist who likened the thought process behind the decision to dark matter in space.