Underdog tag will motivate Bafana Bafana against Mexico, says Hugo Broos

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: South Africa

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Underdog tag will motivate Bafana Bafana against Mexico, says Hugo Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has embraced the underdog tag ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against co-hosts Mexico. South Africa faces Mexico on Thursday at the Azteca Stadium. Mexico is ranked 14th in the world, 46 places ahead of South Africa. Broos believes being underdogs will motivate his team.

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