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Bafana handed World Cup reality check admits Ronwen Williams

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says the group has taken valuable lessons from their 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico in their FIFA World Cup Group A opener at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday.

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Bafana's World Cup dream starts with disappointment as Mexico punish mistakes

Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign began in disappointing fashion as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico in the tournament's opening match at a packed Estadio Azteca on Thursday night.

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Bafana Bafana can shock the world – Clayton Daniels

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.

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Broos declares Bafana ready for Mexico before a massive global audience

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).

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Bafana Bafana won’t be pushovers warns Teboho Mokoena

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.

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Santiago Gimenez confident as Mexico prepare for FIFA World Cup opener vs Bafana Bafana

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.

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