epa13029412 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos speaks during a press conference at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026. South Africa will play Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

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Broos: We Dominated The Ball And Played Well

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes his side coped well with the pressure despite their defeat to Mexico.

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June 12, 2026

Handre Pollard of Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2025/26 Quarter Final match between Bulls and Munster at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 30 May 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

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Pollard: Team Character The Bulls’ Biggest Weapon

Handré Pollard believes the pure character of a Vodacom Bulls team that has been against the ropes several times this season and fought their way back will be their greatest asset as they chase a first Vodacom United Rugby Championship title in Dublin on Friday 19 June.

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June 12, 2026

epa13031550 Roberto Alvarado (R) of Mexico and Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Mexico, 11 June 2026. EPA/JOSE MENDEZ

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Highlights: Mexico vs Bafana Bafana

Relive the action from the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Mexico and Bafana Bafana went head-to-head at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

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June 12, 2026

epa13031400 Roberto Alvarado (L) of Mexico and Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Mexico, 11 June 2026. EPA/SASHENKA GUTIERREZ

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Bafana Suffer Defeat in World Cup Opener

Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

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June 11, 2026

epa13029413 Teboho Mokoena of South Africa speaks during a press conference at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026. South Africa will play Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

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Mokoena: We Don’t Have Pressure, The Pressure Is On Mexico

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena insists the pressure will be firmly on hosts Mexico when the two nations meet in their FIFA World Cup opener, with South Africa embracing their underdog status.

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June 11, 2026

epa13029415 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos speaks during a press conference at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026. South Africa will play Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 11 June. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

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Broos: I Can Assure You My Team Is Ready

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is confident his team is ready to take on Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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June 11, 2026

Ruben van Heerden of the Stormers during the 2024 United Rugby Championship 2023/24 game between the Sharks and Stormers at Kings Park Stadium on 17 February 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

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Van Heerden to join Springboks in Johannesburg

Ruben van Heerden has been called up to the Springbok squad and will join the team in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening as they continue their preparations for their season opener against the Barbarians next Saturday. (more…)

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June 11, 2026

South Africa players during the Bafana Bafana Trainingat Orlando Amstel Arena the 28 May 2026 in Soweto ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

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Bafana Bafana’s Predicted Starting XI Vs Mexico

Bafana Bafana are set to make their long-awaited return to football's biggest stage when they face hosts Mexico in their FIFA World Cup opener at the iconic Estadio Azteca, here is how we expect South Africa to line up.

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June 11, 2026

Sipho Mbule of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Chippa United at Orlando Stadium, in Soweto on 25 November 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

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Pirates Bid Farewell To Sipho ‘Master Chefs’ Mbule

Orlando Pirates have officially bid farewell to midfielder maestro Sipho 'Master Chefs' Mbule.

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June 10, 2026

Scotland's George Horne (left) celebrates after scoring his sides seventh try with Duhan van der Merwe during the Quilter Nations Series match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh. Picture date: Sunday November 23, 2025.

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BaaBaas name Van der Merwe, Perenara and Kellaway for SA tour

International stars from across the world, including Duhan van der Merwe, TJ Perenara and Andrew Kellaway have been named in the Barbarians squad to will face the Springboks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on 20 June.

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June 10, 2026