Bafana Bafana kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Mexico on Thursday, 11 June 2026 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Match Details
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Fixture: Mexico vs South Africa (Bafana Bafana)
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Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group A
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Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
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Kick-off Time: 21:00 SAST
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Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico
The match marks a historic World Cup opener and brings back memories of the 2010 tournament, when South Africa and Mexico also played the opening match, which ended 1-1.
Can Bafana Cause an Upset?
Mexico enter the tournament as hosts and favourites, but Hugo Broos' side has already shown they can compete against stronger opposition. With players such as Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena and Lyle Foster expected to feature, South Africa will be hoping to start their World Cup journey with a positive result.
South African Viewing Time
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Kick-off: 21:00 (9:00 PM) SAST
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Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
Will Bafana Bafana repeat the heroics of Siphiwe Tshabalala's famous opening goal in 2010, or will Mexico make home advantage count? Share your score predictions below!
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