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Is South Africa Sending a Message to Mexico During AFCON 2025?
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 is underway in Morocco, and South Africa opened their campaign with a valuable victory in Group B
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 is underway in Morocco, and South Africa opened their campaign with a valuable victory in Group B, a result that suggests they could be more competitive than expected at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, the United States and Canada.
South Africa in the Fight Alongside Salah’s Egypt at AFCON 2025
The Bafana Bafana claimed all three points thanks to a goal from Oswin Appollis in the 20th minute, followed by a late strike from Premier League forward Lyle Foster in the 78th minute, breaking what looked set to be a draw.
The Africa Cup of Nations — which can be watched live on beIN SPORTS — represents one of the toughest tests for South Africa, who will once again open a World Cup against Mexico in June 2026.
When Is Mexico vs South Africa at the 2026 World Cup?
The Bafana Bafana will face Mexico on June 11, 2026, at the Estadio Azteca.
It will be the second time these teams meet in a World Cup opening match, having previously faced each other in 2010, when Mexico secured a victory under Javier Aguirre, thanks to a goal from Rafael Márquez.
