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Why Mexico got a red card to go down to 10 men on Cesar Montes tackle originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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, but it will change things for the Mexican side going forward with a suspension for Montes.
"That's a harsh red card," Fox announcer Landon Donovan said on the broadcast moments after the red card was given.
Mexico was up 2-0 at the time, and well on its way to a victory. It was a tough one for Montes, though.
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Why did Mexico's Cesar Montes get a red card?
The red card was given for denying a goalscoring opportunity.
The question will be whether Montes actually did that, though.
South Africa was on a counterattack, and a shifty move forced Montes to get in the way.
Fox's referee analyst, Mark Clattenburg, agreed with the decision. Donovan didn't.
You can watch it here:
It seems a bit of a tough break for Mexico.
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