Broos: We Dominated The Ball And Played Well
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
Bafana Suffer Defeat in World Cup Opener
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
Mokoena: We Don’t Have Pressure, The Pressure Is On Mexico
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
Broos: I Can Assure You My Team Is Ready
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
Bafana Bafana’s Predicted Starting XI Vs Mexico
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
Broos Confirms Modiba’s Return to Training Ahead of Mexico Clash
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
Broos: We Are Playing Four Our Nation
Hugo Broos, South Africa head coach 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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Broos: We Are Playing Four Our Nation

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has urged his players to embrace the occasion when they take on Mexico in the opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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June 8, 2026
Williams: I Can’t Wait To Feel The Atmosphere
Ronwen Williams during 2026 International Friendly South Africa Media Day at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 26 March 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Williams: I Can’t Wait To Feel The Atmosphere

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has spoken about his excitement at playing at the legendary Azteca Stadium, describing the occasion as a historic moment.

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June 5, 2026
Williams Excited But Wary Of Mexico Threat
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 Excited But Wary Of Mexico Threat

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams is wary of the threat Mexico possesses ahead of their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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June 4, 2026