Event Brief
Jun 12, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Fans back Mexico over Bafana Bafana amid xenophobia row
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Across Africa, fans on social media backed Mexico over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener.
WHO: Fans across Africa on social media
WHAT: Fans openly backed Mexico over South Africa during the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening group match.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 9:10 AM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: Fans’ social media support reflected deeper political tensions beyond sports.
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