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South Africa is back in the World Cup for the first time in 16 years

WBUR
Published June 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM EDT

South Africa hopes to shine in the global soccer spotlight on Thursday when it faces Mexico in the World Cup opener, as one of 10 African nations competing in the expanded 48-team tournament.

Kate Bartlett reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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