Mexico 2-0 South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening match – as it happened

Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored for Mexico against South Africa, who had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off; the hosts had Cesar Montes dismissed

That ITV studio is spectacular," reckons Kev the Poet. Almost as spectacular as the nark-off between Roy Keane and anyone else. The BBC is going to have The Ghost Of Barry Davies coming out of the Manchester Ship Canal to compete."

It is - it's outdoors on the East River, with a sensational view of Manhattan. But I'd take Barry Davies coming out of anywhere.