Kagisho Dikgacoi backs Bafana Bafana to surprise co-hosts Mexico in their FIFA World Cup opener, highlighting the team’s potential and the advantages of the new expanded tournament format.

Kagiso Dikgacoi believes Bafana Bafana’s continuity and strong squad bond have been crucial to their rise, with a positive result against Mexico potentially paving the way to the…

South Africa aim to shake off Afcon disappointment with fresh focus in Mexico

Coach is holding thumbs for one key player with an injury and has some selection posers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is happy for South Africa to be underdogs in Group A as they prepare to face co-hosts Mexico in the FIFA World Cup opening match.

Coach Hugo Broos has selected a diverse array of attacking talent. We profile the eight forwards and midfielders tasked with leading South Africa's offense.

Proteas Men's spearhead Kagiso Rabada is backing Bafana Bafana all the way in their Fifa World Cup opener against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday.

Coach Hugo Broos watched co-hosts thrash Serbia 5-1 and admits it was ‘fantastic how they played’

Here are the three key playmakers for Bafana Bafana in their World Cup opener against Mexico: Relebohile Mofokeng, Lyle Foster, and Ronwen Williams.

Kagisho Dikgacoi backs Bafana Bafana to surprise co-hosts Mexico in their FIFA World Cup opener, highlighting the team’s potential and the advantages of the new expanded…

There is cover at left-back, but the Sundowns star’s experience could be crucial in World Cup opener

Bafana Bafana is set to make a historic appearance at the FIFA World Cup, with South Africa uniting in support as they face Mexico in the opening match, showcasing legendary…

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture of South Africa, Gayton McKenzie, has predicted that Bafana Bafana will play to a 1-1 draw with hosts Mexico in the much-anticipated 2026 FIFA…

Noise and global attention of the opening game a major factor for coach Hugo Broos’s World Cup babes in the wood

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is targeting history ahead of Thursday's World Cup opener against Mexico, aiming to take South Africa past the group stage for the first time.

While Mexico look to tear up a historical record of never winning a World Cup opening match, Bafana Bafana prepare to brave a hostile cauldron in Mexico City.

Mexico enter the World Cup as favourites to progress from Group A, but Hugo Broos and Bafana Bafana will believe there are areas they can exploit in the tournament opener.

As the 2026 Fifa World Cup opener approaches, the clash between co-host Mexico and Bafana Bafana promises to be a thrilling encounter, echoing the drama of their 2010 face-off.

‘The reality is Mexico is the best team in the group,’ says coach Hugo Broos ahead of opening match

Get ready for the biggest match in South African football history as Bafana Bafana faces co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Follow our live updates…

Coach Aguirre has set up Mexico for uncompromising football that gives little away