Furious Hugo Broos slams referee after nine-man Bafana Bafana sink to Mexico defeat

Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 to Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opener. South Africa finished with nine men after red cards to Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane. Coach Hugo Broos accepted the first red card but disputed the second, arguing that the Mexican player had committed the foul. Mexico captain César Montes was also sent off.