Red cards for Sphephelo Sithole, Themba Zwane leave team missing two key players

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

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.

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

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.

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…

Mexico triumphed over South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca, with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, amid South Africa’s two red cards and an…

Mexico defeated Bafana Bafana 2-0 in the World Cup opener at Azteca, exploiting defensive errors and a costly red card for South Africa.

Red cards for Sphephelo Sithole, Themba Zwane leave team missing two key players

Bafana Bafana had two men sent off and Mexico another as the World Cup kicked off with a bang

South Africa's Bafana Bafana faced a disappointing start to their FIFA World Cup campaign, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Mexico. The match was marred by midfielder Sphephelo Sithole's…

Sphephelo Sithole received the first red card of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as South Africa lost 1-0 to Mexico in their opening group stage match.