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Romero red card and Argentina struggles

Cristian Romero picked up a red card as Argentina lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their opening group game at the World Cup. The Tottenham defender was sent off in the 87th minute for a second bookable offence, having been cautioned earlier in the game for a foul on Saleh Al-Shehri.

Argentina had taken an early lead through Lionel Messi's penalty, but Saudi Arabia came back to win the game with two goals in the second half from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari.

The defeat is a major setback for Argentina, who are now bottom of Group C and face an uphill battle to qualify for the knockout stages.

Bentancur benched as Uruguay draw with South Korea

Rodrigo Bentancur was benched for Uruguay's opening World Cup game against South Korea, which ended in a 0-0 draw.

The Tottenham midfielder has been struggling with a knee injury in recent weeks and was not risked from the start by coach Diego Alonso.

Uruguay had the better chances in the game, but they were unable to find a way past South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu.

Son Heung-min scores for South Korea

Son Heung-min scored the only goal of the game as South Korea held Uruguay to a 0-0 draw in their opening World Cup game.

The Tottenham forward scored in the 34th minute, finishing off a fine move from the South Koreans.

Uruguay had the better chances in the second half, but they were unable to find a way past South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu.