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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South Africa manager Hugo Broos said his side is ready and motivated ahead of its FIFA World Cup opener against co-host Mexico on Friday (IST), insisting his pl

SOUTH AFRICA can count themselves lucky even before they take to the Azteca pitch tonight. A selection cock-up almost cost them guaranteed qualification to their first World Cup finals in 16

The fixture mirrors the opening game of the 2010 World Cup, when South Africa hosted Mexico. South Africa qualified for their fourth World Cup after topping Group C in CAF qualifiers. Indian fans can

THE wait is finally over as the 2026 World Cup kicks off this Thursday night. Co-hosts Mexico carry the weight of a nation on their shoulders as they welcome South Africa to the iconic Estadio