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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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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. 

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Mexico subdued World Cup atmosphere linked to exorbitant ticket prices

Despite Mexico’s profile as one of the world’s most passionate footballing nations, there’s a noticeable lack of hype across the country around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Mexico hit five against Serbia as World Cup opener against Bafana looms

Mexico have delivered a warning to their opening World Cup opponents Bafana Bafana with a commanding 5-1 victory over Serbia in their final warm-up match in Toluca on Thursday night.

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Veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa poised for historic sixth World Cup as Mexico unveil squad

Legendary goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is set to make history after being named in Mexico's 26-man World Cup squad, giving the 40-year-old the chance to become the first goalkeeper to feature at six editions of the tournament.

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