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This is the question on most South Africans’ minds as Bafana Bafana begin their journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a clash against hosts Mexico tonight. This is their fourth appearance in this global showpiece since the end of apartheid.

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,

A World Cup star survived being shot in the back in a brutal attack before becoming a Leeds legend and captaining South Africa.

Let’s set the stage for the opening day of the tournament in this Morning Coffee for Thursday June 11th, 2026.