2026 World Cup: Bafana Bafana lose 2-0 to Mexico

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Mexico

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2026 World Cup: Bafana Bafana lose 2-0 to Mexico

Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the iconic Azteca Stadium. Mexican coach Javier Aguirre noted the intense pressure and high expectations. Three red cards were issued during the match. This edition is the first with 48 teams.

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