Hugo Broos justifies team selection after defeat against Mexico
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has defended the 'negative approach' he opted for during the 2-0 loss to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World…
How many matches will Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane miss after red cards?
MEXICO CITY: Bafana Bafana’s duo of Themba Zwane and Sphephelo Sithole were both sent off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico as the national…
Broos reacts to Bafana’s chaotic red-card madness against Mexico in World Cup opener
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has laid bare his thoughts following a disciplinary nightmare that saw his side finish with nine men in their opening…
Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Wayne Arendse has dived into the contentious Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos' playmaker choice, giving insight on Relebohile…
Siyabonga Ngezana delivers emotional World Cup plea for Hugo Broos
The shadow of 2010 looms large over Mexico City tonight, but for Siyabonga Ngezana, the historic significance of Bafana Bafana’s World Cup return is eclipsed…
‘Pressure is on Mexico’: Teboho Mokoena relishing World Cup opener
If the magnitude of Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico was weighing on Teboho Mokoena, he certainly did not show it. Calm, relaxed and…
FIFA’s Infantino addresses Iran participation, Somalia referee visa issue and World Cup ticket demand
MEXICO CITY: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off on Thursday, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has moved to clarify three major issues dominating…
Daniel Akpeyi backs Hugo Broos’ difficult World Cup decision on Brandon Petersen
Former Nigeria international and Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has weighed in on Brandon Petersen’s exclusion from the Bafana Bafana 26-man squad…
Can Mbekezeli Mbokazi play against Mexico? FIFA rule change explained
MEXICO CITY: Mbekezeli Mbokazi will be available for selection when Bafana Bafana open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Mexico on Thursday, despite…
History beckons at iconic Estadio Azteca as Bafana open World Cup campaign
The Estadio Azteca, home of the ‘Hand of God’ and countless historic battles, is set to write a new chapter in its storied history. With Mexico and Bafana…
Jessica Motaung’s message to Bafana Bafana as World Cup stage awaits
Kaizer Chiefs marketing director Jessica Motaung has delivered a message to Bafana Bafana as the national team gears up for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener…
‘It hurts indescribably’ — Mohau Nkota on World Cup heartbreak
Al-Ettifaq FC attacker Mohau Nkota has opened up on the crushing disappointment of missing out on Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, describing the…
