BLOG: Live coverage of Bafana Bafana's 2026 Fifa World Cup opener against Mexico

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: South Africa

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BLOG: Live coverage of Bafana Bafana's 2026 Fifa World Cup opener against Mexico

Bafana Bafana face Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Estadio Azteca. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena said the pressure is on the Mexican co-hosts. The South African team are massive underdogs with only a 7% chance of reaching the knockout stage.

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