
Bafana Bafana choose high-altitude venue as 2026 FIFA World Cup base
South Africa will base their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the Mexican city of Pachuca, opting for a high-altitude training venue.
SATURDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2026, 14:12

South Africa will base their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the Mexican city of Pachuca, opting for a high-altitude training venue.

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