Williams: Formation Wasn’t The Issue
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

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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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

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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Highlights: Mexico vs Bafana Bafana
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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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Pirates Bid Farewell To Sipho ‘Master Chefs’ Mbule
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

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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Chiefs Confirm Aden McCarthy’s Move to Sabah FK
Aden McCarthy of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium in Nasrec on the 28 February 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Chiefs Confirm Aden McCarthy’s Move to Sabah FK

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that defender Aden McCarthy will leave the club to join Azerbaijani side Sabah FK.

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