South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has lauded the influence of Mbekezeli Mbokazi within the South Africa camp, insisting that the defender is already establishing himself as one of the team's leaders.

Both Czechia and South Africa lost their openers, and either could be eliminated with a loss on Thursday. Czechia is eliminated with a loss and a Mexico win or draw, while South A

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The World Cup game between host Mexico and South Africa drew 7.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched opening match for an English-language broadcast in the United States. Mexico's 2-0 win on Thursday on Fox,

Bafana Bafana and Czechia will both look to bounce back from disappointing defeats in their FIFA World Cup Group A opening fixtures when they clash on Thursday in Atlanta. Hugo Broos' side saw Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off as they lost 2-0 to Mexico,