South Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign began with a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Mexico. The match, played […], saw Mexico dominate, securing a comfortable victory. Following the game, South African captain Ronwen Williams expressed his frustration with the perceived lack of support from other African nations. He noted a strong showing of support for Mexico from African fans, a gesture he found disheartening. Williams emphasized the importance of unity amongst African teams during World Cup qualifying. The loss places South Africa in a challenging position within their qualifying group. The team will need to regroup and secure positive results in future matches to maintain their hopes of reaching the tournament.