How can I watch Bafana Bafana battle Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday?

How can I watch Bafana Bafana battle Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday?

South Africa take on co-hosts Mexico in a highly anticipated opening FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture at the Mexico City Stadium on Thursday. 

The match can be watched live on SABC Sport.

Bafana Bafana return to the global tournament for the first time since hosting the tournament 2010 and face Mexico in a repeat opening clash since the 1-1 result back then. 

The two teams have met on four previous occasions with Mexico winning the first two friendlies but losing in the Gold Cup and drawing the last clash between them.

MATCH DETAILS

Thursday, 11 June

Kick-off: 21h00

Live on SABC channels (including SABC Sport, SABC 1 and SABC 3)

You can also stream the clash right here on sabcsport.com/tv/live or on the SABC Plus App.

If you can't watch the game live, you can keep in touch with the action as it happens by following live updates and match highlights posted on SABC's social media channels, including X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.

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