Mexico defender Johan Vázquez has warned against underestimating Bafana Bafana

MEXICO CITY, June 9 : Mexico will launch their home World Cup campaign against South Africa on Thursday under pressure to deliver the winning start fans expect at the Estadio Azteca, where the tournament returns for a third time.The Group A clash marks a return to the World Cup stage for the iconic venue that

FIFA is supporting South Africa's return to the World Cup as Bafana Bafana face Mexico, aiming for knockout round history 16 years after the 2010 opener.

Former Bafana Bafana captain Steven Pienaar has thrown his weight behind Bafana Bafana ahead of their World Cup opener.

CAF has sent a message to Egypt as they prepare for their fourth FIFA World Cup. Mohamed Salah leads the team aiming to win their first match in the tournament.

CAF has rallied behind DR Congo as the Leopards gear up for their historic return to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years, facing Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan.

The Democratic Republic of Congo concluded their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a narrow 2-1 defeat to Chile in a closed-door international friendly played in Orleans, France, on Tuesday.The match marked the Leopards’ final outing before travelling to the United States for the...

Former England captain John Terry believes South Africa’s lack of World Cup experience could prove to be an advantage when Bafana Bafana take on Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.The expanded 48-team tournament gets underway on June 11, with...

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has indicated that he is settled on his plan for their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Mexico.The Bafana Bafana are set to face the co-hosts on Thursday, June 11, in the official opening match of this...

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos is optimistic they can beat Mexico in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.He, however, insists that his players must stick to their game plan for the matchday if they are to secure all three points.Speaking in...

Two days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, large-scale protests in Mexico City have created uncertainty around preparations for the tournament's opening match at the famous Estadio Azteca.Thousands of demonstrators from a dissident faction of Mexico's National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) blocked...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will officially begin with opening ceremonies staged across Mexico, Canada and the United States, marking the first time the tournament has launched simultaneously in three...

Former South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar has tipped Bafana Bafana to defeat Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, rating the current squad ahead of the 2010 team that played against the North American side.The expanded global tournament will commence on Thursday,...