June 9 - Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio will take charge of the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa, leading a three-man Brazil team for the curtain-raiser in Mexico City.

Former South Africa international Reneilwe Letsholonyane believes the 21-year-old midfielder has all the tools to become a breakout star at the upcoming global showpiece. The Orlando Pirates sensation enters the tournament with high expectations following a domestic treble-winning season with the Buccaneers.

Bafana Bafana will put the final touches in their 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations with a friendly against Jamaica on Friday. The post FIFA World Cup: What time is Bafana Bafana vs Jamaica match? appeared first on SA People.

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South Africa's flight from Johannesburg to Mexico for the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to land on Sunday morning, was delayed, the South African Football Association confirmed. It was rebooked for Monday morning.

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture of South Africa, Gayton McKenzie, has predicted that Bafana Bafana will play to a 1-1 draw with hosts Mexico in the much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday.