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Jimenez milestone, Gutierrez rise: Five keys for Mexico’s WC opener

Mexico enter the World Cup opener unbeaten in 2026, with Raul Jimenez chasing a full-circle moment, Brian Gutierrez rising and Rafa Marquez’s role growing.

Bafana Predicted XI vs Mexico - Mofokeng benched, Modiba starts & Foster to redeem himself?

The stage is set for Hugo Broos' men to pen a new chapter in Mzansi folklore when they lock horns with Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca on Thursday evening. With the global showpiece finally upon them and the co-hosts standing in their way, Bafana will be eager to hit the ground running despite a tense build-up that has intensified the spotlight on their attacking department. Among those expected to shoulder the goalscoring burden is the former Orlando Pirates striker, with the 25-year-old tasked with leading the line and providing the cutting edge needed to fire Broos' charges to a dream start on the world stage.

Where to watch South Africa today?

Find out where to watch the South Africa national team throughout FIFA World Cup 2026.

Reneilwe Letsholonyane of Matebele FC alongside Siphiwe Tshabalala

Bafana legend revisits Mexico opener pressure cooker - 'The experience was nerve-wracking'

As South Africa prepares to face Mexico in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening fixture, former national team star Reneilwe Letsholonyane has shared his memories of the iconic 2010 clash between the two sides. The retired midfielder believes the current squad has the quality to produce a shock result against the tournament co-hosts in Estadio Azteca.

Mabizela's warning to Bafana star Mbokazi

Former Bafana and Tottenham Hotspur defender has issued a poignant warning to South Africa’s rising star ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As the nation prepares for its Group A opener against Mexico, the legendary centre-back urged the youngster to prioritise discipline over the pitfalls that famously hampered his own career.

Ronwen Williams, Bafana Bafana, December 2025

Williams hails depth in Bafana shot-stoppers' ranks - 'We have a lot of talented goalkeepers'

The Bafana captain has issued a glowing assessment of South Africa's goalkeeping options as the nation prepares for its World Cup opener. The Mamelodi Sundowns star believes the country is finally reaping the rewards of a talented generation of netminders who have proven their worth on the domestic and continental stage.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	38	26	7	5	71	27	44	85	W W W W W
2	Manchester City	38	23	9	6	77	35	42	78	L D W W D
3	Manchester United	38	20	11	7	69	50	19	71	W W D W W
4	Aston Villa	38	19	8	11	56	49	7	65	W W D L L
5	Liverpool	38	17	9	12	63	53	10	60	D L D L W

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