epa13029489 South Africa head coach Hugo Broos (3 L) and coaching staff during a pitch inspection at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, 09 June 2026. The South African team inspected the pitch one day before the 2026 World Cup opening match against host country Mexico. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

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Bafana Touch Down Safely In Georgia

Bafana Bafana have arrived safely in Georgia ahead of their World Cup Group A clash against Czechia on Thursday evening.

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June 17, 2026

Mohau Nkota of South Africa celebrates during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

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Mohau Nkota Shares Latest Recovery Progress

Bafana Bafana winger Mohau Nkota has provided an update on his recovery from knee surgery.

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June 13, 2026

Ronwen Williams of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 South Africa press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 08 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

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Williams: Formation Wasn’t The Issue

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams believes South Africa's tactical approach against Mexico was based on thorough preparation and analysis.

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June 12, 2026

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

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

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

Aubrey Modiba during the Bafana Bafana Trainingat Orlando Amstel Arena the 28 May 2026 in Soweto ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

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Broos Confirms Modiba’s Return to Training Ahead of Mexico Clash

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that Mamelodi Sundowns star Aubrey Modiba has returned to training ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico.

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June 9, 2026