Mexico’s Azteca return offers Bafana a clear World Cup warning — and a few openings

Mexico marked the reopening of the Estadio Azteca with a hard-fought draw against Portugal, while Côte d’Ivoire’s heavy win over Korea sent another ripple through the World Cup picture. For South Africa, the results are more than friendly-season noise: they sketch the intensity, athleticism and game-management Bafana Bafana must match to compete in their group.