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Proteas Men Test captain, Temba Bavuma, has backed Bafana Bafana to beat South Korea on Thursday and book their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa head into the crucial group-stage clash needing a victory to keep their World Cup dream alive, while a draw would be enough to send South Korea to the next round. Kick-off is scheduled for 3am South African time […]
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named a preliminary squad for the two home friendly matches against Panama later this month as preparations intensify ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The squad features several regulars, although there is no place for Orlando Pirates’ midfielder Sipho Mbule, who has hardly featured since the Africa Cup of Nations. Centre-back Siyabonga Ngezana, midfielder Bathusi Aubaas and Shandre Campbell have also been omitted […]
Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, says government does not support calls for Bafana Bafana to boycott the 2026 Fifa World Cup. The global showpiece will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada between June 11 and July 19. South Africa play in the opening match against Mexico in Mexico City. There have been calls for Bafana, who have qualified for their first World Cup since 2002, to boycott the […]
Bafana Bafana will face Panama in two international friendly matches to be played in South Africa between 27-31 March 2026, as part of coach Hugo Broos' preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches form a critical component of Broos’ build-up programme ahead of the global showpiece, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. Panama, currently ranked 33rd […]
The Economic Freedom Fighters has called for a global boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that the controversial visa restrictions affecting more than 70 countries undermine the spirit of the global game. The call was made by EFF leader, Julius Malema, following the party’s second plenum of its Third National People’s Assembly, where the party also vowed to intensify pressure on South Africa’s judiciary and renewed calls for […]
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has criticised Mbekezeli Mbokazi for missing his flight to join the national team camp ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Mbokazi was expected to arrive at the camp in Pretoria on Tuesday but only arrived on Wednesday afternoon. The delay came after the Pirates players were given an extra day to rest following their Carling Knockout Cup final victory […]
Bafana Bafana captain, Ronwen Williams, believes that South Africa have a strong chance of advancing from their group at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana were drawn in Group A during Friday's draw in Washington, where they will face Mexico, South Korea and one of four European nations. Denmark, North Macedonia, the Czech Republic and Ireland will compete in a play-off in March to determine who joins the group. "It […]
