Xenophobia row rocks Africa as fans toss support to Mexico over Bafana Bafana

Xenophobia row rocks Africa as fans toss support to Mexico over Bafana Bafana

Africa’s traditional show of football solidarity changed across social media at the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as a wave of fans across the continent openly backed Mexico over South Africa in their opening group match, reflecting deeper political tensions beyond sports.

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