Vino Snap, South Africa’s official photographer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, captured the moment a few Bafana Bafana legends from the 2010 FIFA World Cup team participated in a rematch against Mexico in Pachuca.
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Real name Vincent Matlou, the sports photographer shared the images of the friendly match on Instagram, showing the former professional athletes in action. The legends lost to the host nation, 5-2, with Siphiwe Tshabalala and Reneilwe Letsholonyane scoring the goals. At the World Cup in 2010, the score was 1-1. Who can forget the iconic goal Siphiwe scored?
Take a look at the photos below:
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Why did the Bafana legends have a match against Mexico?
According to the publication Kickoff, information provided by the Mexican Football Federation explained that the match was designed to celebrate the country’s rich history while bringing together the iconic players from the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The next Bafana vs Mexico match
Bafana Bafana is set to take on Mexico on 11 June 2026 at 9pm at Estadio Azteca.
Head coach Hugo Broos said, “We must not think we have no chance against Mexico, because that is not true. But we have to prepare very well and play at our best level.”
The Belgian football manager added, “We all know there will be many Mexicans in the stadium and perhaps only a few South Africans, so we cannot count on strong support inside the venue. But we do know we have the support of the nation.”
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