Everything that could’ve gone wrong, went wrong for Bafana in Azteca nightmare

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: South Africa
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Everything that could’ve gone wrong, went wrong for Bafana in Azteca nightmare

South Africa's Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 to Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in their long-awaited return to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coach Hugo Broos opted for a cautious 5-3-2 formation, but two red cards (Sphephelo Sithole and substitute Themba Zwane) unraveled the team. Discipline and misfortune were the main talking points.

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