2026 World Cup Opening: South Africa Meets Mexico Again Like on June 11, 2010

Sixteen years after a 1-1 draw in the 2010 World Cup, South Africa faces Mexico again in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, June 11 at Estadio Azteca. Siphiwe Tshabalala's goal in 2010 remains iconic. Belgian coach Hugo Broos qualified Bafana Bafana after a tight qualifying campaign and will leave his post after the tournament. Nineteen of the 26 players called up play in the South African league.