TikTok creator Jamie Goumden captured the excitement of South African fans arriving in Mexico,
"Being South African is a flex."
That comment pretty much summed up the mood under a viral TikTok video showing South African fans touching down in Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
If there is one thing Mzansi knows how to do, it is support a team with the energy of a nation that collectively drank three cups of coffee and decided to make it everyone's problem.
The video captured fans proudly waving South African flags, sporting the famous green-and-gold scarves and breaking into dance before the tournament has even properly kicked off. Because for South Africans, attending a sporting event is never just about watching the game. It is a full production.
