MEXICO CITY — South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign got off to a challenging start as Bafana Bafana went down 2-0 to co-hosts Mexico in a tumultuous opening match at the iconic Mexico City Stadium. Early defensive lapses and disciplinary troubles left Hugo Broos’ side on the back foot, eventually forcing Bafana Bafana to […]
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The 16-year wait is over. Sixteen years after Siphiwe Tshabalala’s thunderbolt lit up Johannesburg, South Africa’s senior men’s national team returns to football’s grandest stage. Tonight, Thursday, 11 June 2026, history comes full circle as Bafana Bafana takes on co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup at the […]
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Today, South African football fans witness a historic and symbolic moment. Exactly 16 years after Siphiwe Tshabalala’s thunderous opener lit up Johannesburg, Bafana Bafana are back on football’s biggest stage. History repeats itself as South Africa faces Mexico once again in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this time under the daunting […]
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PRETORIA — The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is reaching its most thrilling stage. SAFA President Danny Jordaan has confirmed that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos will unveil his final squad for the global showpiece on May 27 at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. South Africa is set to kick off the […]
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JOHANNESBURG – The journey to the global stage is now clearly mapped out for South Africa. Following the conclusion of the final European playoffs, Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially complete, setting up an exciting and challenging path for Bafana Bafana across North America. Group A Confirmed: The Final Line-Up The […]
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The wait is finally over for football fans in the Mother City! Bafana Bafana is back at the iconic DHL Stadium tonight to face Panama in a high-stakes international friendly. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just two months away, this match holds crucial significance as the final home test for Hugo Broos’ men before […]
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CAPE TOWN – The excitement is building as the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies. Tomorrow night, Bafana Bafana will host Panama in a much-anticipated international friendly at the iconic DHL Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 SAST. With the global tournament in North America just over two months away, this midweek fixture […]
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Cape Town, SA – The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed that tickets for Bafana Bafana’s second-leg international friendly against Panama have officially sold out, ensuring a full house at the iconic DHL Stadium. Following a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, the stage is now set for a thrilling homecoming […]
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DURBAN ⎯ The moment fans have been eagerly waiting for has arrived. Bafana Bafana return to the field tonight, Friday, 27 March 2026, to face Panama at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium. With kick-off set for 19:00 SAST, this match promises to be much more than a simple warm-up. With both teams already qualified for […]
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The stage is set, and the spotlight is on Durban! Bafana Bafana are returning to the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium this Friday, 27 March 2026, for a high-stakes international friendly against Panama. With kick-off scheduled for 19:00 CAT, Coach Hugo Broos has assembled a formidable 23-man squad for this crucial World Cup preparation match. But […]
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