Bafana Bafana fall 2-0 to Mexico in World Cup opener at Azteca

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: South Africa

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Bafana Bafana fall 2-0 to Mexico in World Cup opener at Azteca

South Africa (Bafana Bafana) lost 2-0 to Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opener at Azteca Stadium. They received two red cards (Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane). Raúl Jiménez scored for Mexico. South Africa still has two group matches against Czechia and South Korea.

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