Wilton Sampaio officiated Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa and brandished three red cards in a chaotic, fiery encounter that quickly became one of the most talked-about openers in FIFA World Cup history.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio, the experienced Brazilian referee, found himself at the center of attention during the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Mexico and South Africa. On June 11 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Sampaio o [2757 chars]

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