Bafana Bafana’s opening match drought in World Cups continues after Mexico horror show

Daily Maverick | 12.06.2026 07:22
South Africa came into their first Fifa World Cup match in 16 years aiming to break their winless streak in opening matches at the soccer extravaganza. But they failed, going down 2-0 to Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Thursday.