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- South Africa lost 2-0 to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane each received straight red cards, leaving South Africa with nine men.
- Cesar Montes received a red card in stoppage time.
- Head coach Hugo Broos said the squad will focus on upcoming group games versus South Korea and Czechia.
