MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Bafana’s sobering defeat leaves Broos much to ponder (opens original article in a new tab)

Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 to Mexico in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, with coach Hugo Broos facing questions over his tactical choices that failed to create chances.

• Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 to Mexico in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener
• Coach Hugo Broos used an unusual tactic with two strikers and no playmaker, which failed
• Broos may change formation for the next match against Czechia after the defeat