Tshabalala goal haunts Mexico 16 years later ahead of World Cup opener

South Africa and Mexico meet in the 2026 World Cup opener, while Tshabalala's famous 2010 strike against Oscar Perez remains a topic. The teams face each other again 16 years after their initial meeting, bringing back memories of the Soccer City spectacle.

Tshabalala's powerful shot in the 55th minute had defined the tournament's opening atmosphere.