FIFA World Cup: Where will Bafana Bafana be based?

Bafana Bafana have decided on where they want to be based for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This global showpiece will be co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the US between 11 June and 19 July.

Bafana Bafana will play the opening match against Mexico on 11 June in what will be a repeat of the 2010 edition.

Now, it has been confirmed that Bafana Bafana have chosen Mexico ahead of both Canada and the US.

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BAFANA BAFANA TO BE BASED IN MEXICO FOR FIFA WORLD CUP

Bafana Bafana have chosen Pachuca Universidad del Futbol in Mexico as their base for the FIFA World Cup.

This facility belongs to the oldest football team in Maxico, CF Pachuca, which was established in 1892.

STRATEGIC MOVE BY SAFA?

Choosing Mexico as a training base is seen as a strategic move by the South African Football Association (SAFA).

And that’s because Bafana Bafana are scheduled to play their opening and final group games in Mexico.

Their final game will be against South Korea while the second game against a yet to be determined European opponent will be played in Atlanta, in the US.