South Africa is set to make its return to the World Cup stage after a sixteen-year absence.

Bafana Bafana will take on Mexico this Thursday, June 11, at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

This symbolic fixture harks back to the inaugural clash of the 2010 edition, which ended in a 1-1 draw in Johannesburg.

For this encounter, head coach Hugo Broos is expected to stick to his usual setup, built around a compact and disciplined block.

Probable South Africa lineup
Williams (capt.) – Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi, Modiba – Mokoena, Sithole, Mbatha – Mofokeng, Appollis – Foster.