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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 captain, Ronwen Williams, says coach Hugo Broos' decision to change formation for the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Mexico should not be blamed for their loss. Bafana were beaten 2-0 by co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday night. Broos opted to go with three centre-backs on the day while using Khuliso Mudau and Aubrey Modiba as wing-backs. Williams said the team prepared […]
Proteas Women head coach, Mandla Mashimbyi, is hoping Bafana Bafana can provide the inspiration for his team ahead of their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup opener against Australia in Manchester on Saturday. Bafana take on co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City on Thursday night (kick-off 9pm SA time), with the entire nation backing them to produce an upset. Mashimbyi says both […]
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, says he was shocked that footage of Bafana's behind-closed-doors friendly against Jamaica this weekend was leaked and circulated on social media. Blurry highlights of the match appeared online were just hours after the match. Bafana drew 1-1 with Jamaica at the Hidalgo Stadium in Pachuca in their final preparation match ahead of Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. […]
Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune, believes the current national team has what it takes to achieve what his generation could not, and progress beyond the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former Kaizer Chiefs shot-stopper was part of the 2010 Bafana squad that became the first host nation in FIFA World Cup history to fail to advance beyond the group stages. This time around, Hugo Broos […]
Bafana Bafana arrived at their base camp in Pachuca, Mexico, on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup next Thursday. The team touched down in North America after a lengthy journey from Johannesburg, which included a two-hour refuelling stop in the island nation of Cape Verde off the West African coast. A large media contingent was waiting at the airport and outside the team hotel, […]
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, says he is relieved after the team finally left Johannesburg on a chartered flight to Mexico on Monday afternoon, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Belgian admitted that the past few days have been stressful, uncertainty over traveling arrangements and visa delays affecting more than half of the team. Bafana were meant to travel on Sunday, but only left 24 hours later. […]
Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana have been drawn in Group A, where they will open their campaign against hosts Mexico, in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca on 11 June, before facing Czechia and South Korea. Broos' charges will also face Nicaragua in a friendly on Friday, 29 May before they jet off to Mexico. Notably, Kaizer […]
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 […]
