WATCH | Bafana Bafana arrive, get settled in and train in Pachuca

The South African national football team, Bafana Bafana, has arrived in Pachuca, Mexico, to begin training for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite visa delays, the team is preparing for their opening match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca.
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Bafana Bafana have arrived at their 2026 World Cup training base in Pachuca, 95km outside Mexico City, and almost immediately started a training session.
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