On the sidelines of the 2026 World Cup: A record number of red cards.

With three red cards, Mexico's 2-1 victory over South Africa went down in history as the opening match with the most red cards in World Cup history. Commenting on this, Sky Sports commentator Adam Bate said: "The second and third red cards were controversial, perhaps even ominous. The World Cup has officially begun, and so has the debate."

Cycling to the World Cup

Three Argentinian football fans, Miguel Silio (56 years old), Yamandu Martinez (49 years old), and Vicente Conculini (29 years old), have just completed a 16,000km cycling journey over 10 months, through 17 countries, to reach Dallas, USA, to support the 2026 World Cup. Their journey began on August 16, 2025, at Gualeguaychu City Hall, Argentina, and they were warmly welcomed at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (USA).

Referee Wilton Sampaio shows a red card to Themba Zwane of South Africa. Photo: AP

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Argentina wants to import 1 ton of beef.

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United States - Vietnam: Don't miss

Vietnam encourages US businesses to expand investment in high technology.On the morning of June 26th, at the Government Headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received Mr. Jeff Place, Supply Chain Director of Coherent Group (USA). During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam encourages US businesses to expand investment, especially in high-tech, innovation, and semiconductor industries.

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