Former Bafana Bafana centre back Clayton Daniels believes the team is capable of reaching the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time, upon their return to the big stage for the first time in 16 years.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has proclaimed his team ready to take the battle to the hosts and a team he views as favourites in Group A, Mexico, in today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at the iconic Azteca stadium at 13:00 (9pm SA Time).
Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena insists they are determined to show they belong on football's biggest stage when they kick off their Group A campaign against hosts Mexico.
Mexico will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, hoping to make the perfect start in front of a passionate home crowd.
South Africa take on co-hosts Mexico in a highly anticipated opening FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture at the Mexico City Stadium on Thursday.
Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane believes coach Hugo Broos prioritised continuity and team chemistry in selecting the 26-man squad to do battle at the FIFA World Cup this month.