Javier Aguirre says he feels privileged to face the pressure of coaching Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca against South Africa on June

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre has a score to settle with Bafana Bafana when the two sides meet in the FIFA World Cup opener at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday.

The World Cup 2026 opener pits host Mexico against South Africa at the Azteca on June 11, a rematch of their 2010 meeting and the first of 104 games.