South African carnival! Bafana Bafana arrive in style and song for World Cup opener
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The true spirit of a grand football festival has officially descended on Mexico City.
Details: The South African national football team has arrived at the legendary Azteca Stadium, where they are set to battle the tournament hosts, Mexico, in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The South African players wasted no time making their presence known, staging a vibrant performance right at the stadium entrance.
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The Bafana Bafana delegation arrived in spectacular and emotional fashion, instantly winning over local fans and journalists. The moment the official team bus doors swung open, players and coaching staff stepped out together and put on a show – belting out traditional African songs and dancing in perfect sync as they made their way to the locker room.
It’s worth noting that the clash against Mexico kicks off today at 21:00 Central European Time.
Reminder: A special rule will be in effect during today’s Mexico vs South Africa match. Read more.
