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South Africa World Cup 2026: Mexico defeat leaves Bafana Bafana with uphill task

South Africa fell 2-0 to co-hosts Mexico in their 11 June 2026 World Cup opener. We assess Hugo Broos's squad, Lyle Foster's role, their pragmatic tactics and what the loss means in Group A.

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Mexico World Cup 2026 Preview: Jimenez, Aguirre, Tactics and Group A Outlook

Latest Mexico team preview ahead of their World Cup opener vs South Africa on 11 June 2026. We break down Javier Aguirre's pragmatic 4-3-3, Raúl Jiménez's role, squad depth and Group A chances.

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