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Broos: South Africa don't need Tshabalala inspiration in World Cup opener
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos insists his side are living firmly in the present and not dwelling on the past as they prepare to kick off the 2026 edition.
Mexico's Aguirre wary of South Africa ahead of World Cup opener
Mexico will not be taking anything for granted when they host South Africa in Thursday's World Cup opener at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, according to El Tri head coach Javier Aguirre.
Orlando Pirates release Sipho Mbule following Bafana World Cup snub - what's cooking next for Masterchef?
Sipho Mbule is a free agent after exiting Orlando Pirates after his Bafana Bafana World Cup squad snub.
Six World Cup-defining group-stage fixtures for African teams this month
The expanded 48-team World Cup should change the way African teams approach qualification for the knockouts.
No apparent hiccups in Bafana bonus negotiations despite SAFA financial struggles
The Bafana Bafana players and technical team will reportedly share 30% of the minimum $9 million in prize money received by the South African Football Association (SAFA) for the FIFA World Cup.
Mexico vs. South Africa - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch FIFA World Cup opener
South Africa will kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a reverse fixture of the 2010 opener as they face Mexico in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11 - precisely 16 years after Siphiwe Tshabalala's screamer united a nation.
Lyle Foster fact file - All about Bafana Bafana's Burnley striker
Lyle Foster has become the latest scapegoat for a longstanding national team goalscoring issue.
Morocco then everyone else - Ranking Africa's 10 FIFA World Cup teams
The 2026 World Cup is days away, with Africa's 10 representatives in various states of readiness as their opening games draw closer.
Relebohile Mofokeng fact file - All about the ace up Bafana Bafana's sleeve
Relebohile Mofokeng is the 21-year-old rising star who is likely next in line for a major move abroad from Orlando Pirates, and the World Cup presents him a major opportunity.
South Africa fans back Hugo Broos, but mixed feelings on Bafana's striker selections
South Africa fans, spoken to by ESPN over the course of the South African Premiership season, have unanimously backed Hugo Broos as the right man to lead the team at the FIFA World Cup, putting aside club biases.
FIFA World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Czechia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Ricardo Goss | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Ronwen William.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sipho Chaine | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Ricardo Goss | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Ronwen William.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sipho Chaine | 0 | 0 | 0 |