Hugo Broos's defensive World Cup gamble failed against Mexico. He must now unleash Bafana's known strengths to compete against Czechia and South Korea.

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.