2026 World Cup: Why we lost to Mexico - South Africa captain, Williams

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: South Africa

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2026 World Cup: Why we lost to Mexico - South Africa captain, Williams

South Africa lost 2-0 to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Goals were scored by Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez for Mexico. South Africa had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off, reducing them to nine men. Captain Ronwen Williams urged his teammates not to give up and to learn from the defeat.

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