Jamaica vs South Africa

South Africa claimed a slender 1-0 win over Jamaica in an international friendly at Estadio Miguel Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico on Saturday, wrapping up their pre-World Cup preparations on a positive note. The result was settled by a single clinical moment that proved enough to separate the two sides. Oswin Appollis broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute, giving Bafana Bafana the lead they carried into half-time and never surrendered. The game passed without red cards or penalties, and Jamaica were unable to find a way past the South African defence across the full 90 minutes. For South Africa, coach Hugo Broos could not have asked for a better farewell fixture — a clean sheet and a winning result ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico on June 11. Jamaica will look to regroup, but it was Bafana Bafana's day.