The South African team chose Pachuca as their base for the World Cup and offered an open training session at Estadio Hidalgo. From early on, fans arrived at Estadio Hidalco to watch the ‘Bafana Bafana’ team, who chose the capital hidalguense as their base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and where they are preparing for their debut in the tournament on June 11 against Mexico at Estadio Azteca. Before the start of the practice, the Pachuca club management, led by Alan Calleja, Alfredo Altieri and Humberto Gándar, officially received the South African delegation, showing the city's hospitality and the club's commitment to preparing the World Cup teams. The rain threatened during the afternoon, but did not prevent the training from taking place normally. For approximately an hour, the players performed stretching, mobility, ball exercises and possession dynamics, which was their third practice since their arrival in Pachuca. This type of training is part of South Africa's adaptation plan to the height and local conditions, crucial for performing at their best in the World Cup group stage.