South Africa national football team have officially arrived and settled in Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Bafana Bafana sharing updates from their journey and early preparations through the team’s official X account.
The update follows earlier reports from Softfootball confirming the squad’s departure for their World Cup base camp.
An 81-second video posted by the team showed players onboard the flight, arriving on the tarmac at night, moving through airport facilities, and eventually reaching their Residencial Platino accommodation in Mexico.
The post emphasized the importance of rest and recovery after the long trip before preparations intensify ahead of the tournament. Fans reacted with excitement and encouragement, while some supporters humorously commented on travel conditions and urged the team to avoid past administrative mistakes during international competitions.
Shortly after confirming their arrival, Bafana Bafana also shared footage from their first training session in Pachuca, Mexico, where players trained with visible intensity and energy as preparations officially began.
They shared:
The boys have hit the ground running in Pachuca. First session in the bank and the energy is absolutely unmatched. The road to the World Cup starts with the grind behind the scenes. Let’s get to work!
The post highlighted the hard work taking place behind the scenes, accompanied by the hashtag #BafanaPride. Meanwhile, Nigeria national football team completed their final training session ahead of an international friendly against Poland national football team at the PGE Narodowy in Warsaw.
