South Africa, 2026 FIFA World Cup and Czechia
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s national men’s soccer team has postponed its travel to Mexico because of visa issues, just 11 days ahead of the World Cup. Bafana Bafana were supposed to leave for Mexico on Sunday to start preparations for the tournament.
On Thursday, South Africa held its breath at the World Cup. Then, it found its voice with one defining Teboho Mokoena penalty kick.
Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in a game that featured three red cards. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored for Mexico in front of 80,824 fans.
