Overview
- The South African squad will be based in Pachuca from June 1 to 27, training at the Universidad del Futbol and lodging at Hotel Camino Real with support from the FIFA-certified CEMA clinic.
- South Africa opens against Mexico on June 11 at Estadio Azteca, then plays a UEFA playoff winner in Atlanta on June 18 before facing South Korea in Monterrey on June 24.
- Club Pachuca president Armando Martínez announced the plan alongside coach Hugo Broos and team manager Vincent Tseka, who cited infrastructure and location as decisive factors.
- The base camp designation covers training, recovery and team operations rather than match hosting, with local officials projecting tourism and economic gains for Hidalgo.
- Mexico is becoming a hub for team bases, with South Korea and Colombia in Guadalajara, Uruguay in Quintana Roo and Tunisia in Monterrey.