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Khumalo's 'make or break you' World Cup advice for Mbokazi

Former Bafana Bafana captain has issued a timely warning to breakout sensation as South Africa prepares for their monumental 2026 World Cup opener against Mexico. The 20-year-old defender has seen his profile skyrocket following a move to the United States, but the retired centre-back knows all too well how the pressure of the global stage can impact a young career.

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Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Chicago Fire FC, February 2026

Mbokazi reveals how difficult Zulu upbringing fueled his rise to MLS

The highly-rated centre-back has enjoyed a meteoric rise since swapping the Premier Soccer League for Major League Soccer, but the Chicago Fire defender insists his success is rooted in his challenging past. The South African international has quickly become a fan favourite in the United States, proving that the mental toughness forged in his youth was the perfect preparation for the bright lights of professional football abroad.

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Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Puso Dithejane Chicago Fire movie

WATCH: Mbokazi & Dithejane movie - On the Rise

The Major Soccer League club has released a short 23-minute film featuring their two South African players' journeys from Mzansi to The Windy City. The movie arrives on the back of the news that the 20-year-old defender has received the most votes of any player for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game and will be the second South African, after Doctor Khumalo in 1996, to take the field in the game.

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