Lyle Foster’s EPL experience can also help as SA meet co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup opening game at the Azteca

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

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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.

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

An all Brazilian contingent will officiate Bafana Bafana’s Fifa World Cup opening game against hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, June 11 (kickoff 9pm SA time).

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

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…

Sixteen years later, Bafana Bafana return to the World Cup after a tough qualification. Coach Broos aims for knockout stage when they open their campaign against co-hosts Mexico.

Lyle Foster’s EPL experience can also help as SA meet co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup opening game at the Azteca

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

Aubrey Modiba looks to be cleared from injury and should start at left-back in 2026 World Cup opener

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.

MEXICO CITY, June 10 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his side are prepared to face Mexico's quality and home-crowd advantage in Thursday's World Cup opener, insisting they…

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.

Frank Leboeuf backs South Africa’s Lyle Foster to lead the attack against Mexico in their FIFA World Cup opener, highlighting Foster’s Premier League experience and leadership…

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