South Africa's history at FIFA World Cups
The squad is using warm-up matches to sharpen tactics and build momentum before its first World Cup appearance in 16 years.
- Next week, Bafana Bafana returns to the FIFA World Cup after a 16-year absence, opening their 2026 campaign against Mexico at Estadio Azteca on June 11.
- Since the end of apartheid, Bafana Bafana has featured at the FIFA World Cup on three occasions: 1998, 2002, and 2010. Despite a famous 2010 win over France, the squad has never progressed beyond the group stage.
- The 26-man squad recently delighted a young fan at their Pachuca hotel, where players and coach Hugo Broos signed the boy's World Cup album and gifted him the team's iconic green jersey.
- On Saturday, Bafana Bafana faced Jamaica in a closed-door warm-up match at Hidalgo Stadium. Coach Broos used the fixture to fine-tune strategy and maintain momentum ahead of the tournament opener.
- Following the June 11 Mexico clash, South Africa faces the Czech Republic in Atlanta on June 18 and South Korea in Guadalupe on June 25. The team seeks to rewrite history during this tournament.
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South Africa's history at FIFA World Cups
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As Bafana Bafana prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, carrying the hopes of a nation to bring the trophy home, the squad and coach Hugo Broos have already captured hearts at their base in Mexico. A touching moment unfolded this week as the team bus arrived at their Pachuca hotel ahead of training. Bafana fan Waiting patiently was a young local boy, hoping for just a glimpse of the South African stars. Instead, Bafana Bafana turned his d…
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