Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry heaped praise on South Africa and Chicago Fire star Mbekezeli Mbokazi, tipping him to go far in football. Mbokazi, 20, is a near certainty to start at centre-back for Bafana Bafana in the FIFA World Cup opening game against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday - which Terry tipped to finish 1-1.

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The Brazilian Wilton Sampaio was chosen by FIFA to officiate the 2026 World Cup debut between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium.

South Africa received a major boost ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener after captain Ronwen Williams appeared fully ready to lead Bafana Bafana against Mexico. With questions swirling around the squad’s fitness and pressure mounting before the opening clash,