Player Ratings | Red flags all round as Bafana Bafana falter in 2026 FIFA World Cup opener

Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 to co-host Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. Individual mistakes and collective ineffectiveness led to the defeat. In player ratings, Mbekezeli Mbokazi was the best with 7.5, while Ronwen Williams scored 6 despite two jaw-dropping saves. Khuliso Mudau received a 7 for solid defending.