Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?

The 2023 Women's World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa saw three players sent off with red cards as Mexico won the match 2-0. The unusually high number of dismissals in a single game has raised questions about whether referees are taking a stricter approach to officiating at this tournament. Pundits and observers are now questioning whether the trend of tough refereeing will continue throughout the competition.