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Bafana Bafana reserve goalkeeper Ricardo Goss

Goss urges perspective on Broos criticism after Mexico setback

Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ricardo Goss has questioned the unfair criticism that is being directed at the national team’s head coach, Hugo Broos, after they lost their opening game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against co-hosts Mexico.

Hugo Broos during World Cup opener

Broos urges discipline as Bafana Bafana begin prep for Czechia

Bafana Bafana returned to their base camp in Pachuca on Friday afternoon and have since worked hard to get up to speed before their second group encounter against Czechia on Thursday.

Hugo Broos with Bafana Bafana players

Broos backs his tactical plan after World Cup opener defeat

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has defended his tactics on the day, which saw his nine-man team lose 2-0 to Mexico in the opening game of the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Bafana Bafana vs Panama 2026

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).

Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa singing the national anthem during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Panama at DHL Stadium on March 31, 2026 in Cape Town, South

Broos reveals Mexico expectations with Bafana ready for the big day

Buoyed by the good news of first-choice left-wingback Aubrey Modiba returning to full fitness this week, Bafana Bafana concluded their preparations in Pachuca yesterday and took a two-hour bus trip to Mexico City, ahead of their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup opening game against the hosts tomorrow.

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