South Africa’s World Cup delegation leaves for Mexico without coach

The South African national football team has departed for their World Cup training base in Pachuca, Mexico, ahead of their opening match against co-hosts Mexico on June 11. The departure was delayed due to visa issues for assistant coach Helman Mkhalele, who is required to travel separately after his application was denied. The team will play a friendly against Jamaica before competing in Group A, aiming to advance past the group stage for the first time in their fourth World Cup appearance.

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