Bafana’s 2026 World Cup return begins at the Azteca — dates, times, and the stakes in Group A

South Africa’s long-awaited World Cup comeback starts with a daunting trip to Estadio Azteca to face Mexico on 11 June 2026. With a play-off winner still to be confirmed in Group A, Bafana Bafana’s schedule sets up a tournament that could swing on early momentum and smart squad management.