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Hugo Broos on how to beat Mexico and the home side's surprising World Cup statistic

South Africa are dreaming of an upset when they face co-hosts Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opener at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday, but are under no illusions as to the task at hand.

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Football's Next Gen: Young players to watch during the 2026 World Cup

With every World Cup comes new, exciting talents that want to show the world what they're made of. This year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States is no different. With 1,047 players active at the tournament, it's hard to spot them, though.

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Netherlands vs Morocco headlines best potential last-32 clashes at 2026 World Cup

With the 2026 World Cup set to get underway in Mexico City as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa, all the focus is on the group stages for now. However, before you know it, the groups will be over and the knockouts will take centre stage. So what are the potential last-32 clashes that stand out?

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Five things that could be crucial as Mexico take on South Africa in World Cup opener

Co-hosts Mexico and South Africa open the 2026 World Cup in front of what is expected to be a record television audience at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Thursday.

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World Cup Group K preview: Ronaldo begins 'last dance' with Portugal

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11th, with Mexico facing South Africa in the tournament's opening match. In the coming days, Flashscore will provide an in-depth preview of each group. Today, you can get to know Group K.

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Protests in Mexico block road to Azteca Stadium ahead of World Cup

Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue.

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World Cup Group J Preview: Holders Argentina headline but Austria & Algeria pose danger

The 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11 with the hosts, Mexico, facing South Africa. In the coming days, Flashscore will present an in-depth preview of each group, starting with this piece analysing Group J.

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The major names who will miss the 2026 World Cup through injury

The World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be unforgettable. It will feature dozens of stars who will delight fans of the beautiful game. But there will also be others whose absence will be keenly felt.

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South Africa get injury boost ahead of World Cup opener against Mexico

Aubrey Modiba came through his first full training session at South Africa’s team base in Pachuca, having been sidelined by a hamstring injury suffered in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final last month.

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Co-hosts Mexico promise peaceful World Cup for fans despite current protests

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests.

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Bafana Bafana’s ‘Super Seven’ who could help them shine at the 2026 World Cup

The clock is ticking down to Thursday’s opening game of the 2026 World Cup when South Africa will be thrust into the eye of the watching planet as they clash with Mexico in Group A.

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World Cup Group I preview: European and African giants clash in Group of Death

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Over the coming days, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with this piece looking at Group I.

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Hugo Broos unhappy at leaked Bafana footage but plays down significance against Mexico

South Africa coach Hugo Broos was not happy that footage of the behind-closed-doors training game against Jamaica appeared online, but doubts it will tell Mexico coach Javier Aguirre anything he does not already know about the team ahead of the World Cup opener in Mexico City on Thursday.

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World Cup Group H preview: Spain looking formidable as Bielsa's Uruguay aim to dazzle

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th when co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Over the coming days, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with this piece looking at Group H.

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World Cup Group G preview: Belgium lead the way as questions remain over Iran

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th when co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Over the coming days, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with this piece looking at Group G.

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What South Africa have in common with Spain and Norway at the 2026 World Cup

Now that all 48 squads are locked in for the 2026 World Cup, barring any injury-enforced changes, we can run the numbers on them to determine who has the least and most experienced groups of players at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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World Cup Group F preview: Netherlands real contenders as Japan and Sweden provide threat

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th when co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Over the coming days, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with this piece looking at Group F.

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Mexico sweat on fitness of four players ahead of World Cup opener against South Africa

Mexico are sweating on the fitness of four players ahead of their opening match of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa on June 11, with each having battled various ailments in recent weeks.

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World Cup Group E preview: Germany look to restore reputation in tricky group

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Over the coming days, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, continuing with Group E.

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Mexico coach Javier Aguirre on revenge mission against South Africa after dismal defeat

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre will be on something of a revenge mission when his side take on Bafana Bafana in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 11, having suffered one of the biggest disappointments of his coaching career at the hands of South Africa.

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Kai Havertz says Germany have 'good problem' in attacking areas ahead of World Cup

Germany forward Kai Havertz says the team's attacking players are not competing against ⁠each other for starting spots but working collectively towards success at the World Cup, which begins next week ‌in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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Iran to play World Cup warm-up in Egypt behind closed doors before heading to Mexico

Iran will play their final World Cup warm-up behind closed doors in Turkey on ⁠Thursday before departing for their tournament base in Mexico on Saturday, the Iranian FA (FFIRI) said on Wednesday.

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2026 World Cup Group D preview: Co-hosts USA looking to take advantage of open group

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Over the coming days, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with Group D as today's focus.

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Free Helman! Bafana Bafana assistant coach Mkhalele cleared to travel to Mexico

South Africa assistant coach Helman Mkhalele has received his ⁠U.S. visa and will leave for the team’s World Cup base in Pachuca, Mexico ‌on Tuesday after players and the technical team left for ‌the tournament without him on Monday.