The 2026 World Cup has kicked off with a bang, with several matches already making headlines. South Korea's Hwang In-beom led his team to a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic, while referees handed out three red cards in the opener between Mexico and South Africa. Meanwhile, Scotland's Scott McTominay is facing a health setback, traveling separately to Boston due to an upset stomach.

The World Cup has seen a surprising number of red cards already, with three players sent off in the opener between Mexico and South Africa. This has sparked debate about whether referees are getting tougher. According to football issues correspondent, "Gone are the days when World Cup games were littered with red cards. Or so we thought."

• Three red cards were shown in the opener on Thursday
• The 2026 tournament has nearly matched the total number of red cards from the entire 2018 and 2022 tournaments
• It's been 20 years since three players were sent off in one match

Scotland's Scott McTominay is facing a health setback, missing Thursday's training session due to an upset stomach. The midfielder, who has been a key figure in Scotland's side, traveled separately to Boston with a doctor as a precautionary measure.

"McTominay, who has scored 15 goals across 70 caps, found the net in Scotland's convincing 4-0 win over Bolivia on Saturday." — Scotland Football Association

• Who: Hwang In-beom, Scott McTominay, Yaya Sithole, Themba Zwane, Cesar Montes
• What: World Cup matches, red cards, health setbacks
• Impact: Uncertainty and drama in the early stages of the World Cup

As the World Cup continues, fans will be watching to see if the trend of red cards continues and how star players like McTominay recover from their setbacks. With several high-profile matches coming up, the tournament is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory.