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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 4 MIN

Day one of FIFA world cup ends with more red cards than in two decades of matches

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The final whistle has blown on day one of the Football World Cup - and the opening of the 23rd edition of the tournament will be remembered for discipline issues on and off the field. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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