Celebrated sports broadcaster Carol Tshabalala was feeling nostalgic as she reflected on her time reporting on the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a few legendary international soccer players. Also see: Themba Zwane’s red card flagged in World Cup betting probe Carol Tshabalala looks back at World Cup memories The First Lady of Sport, who also serves […]
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Themba Zwane’s controversial red card during Bafana Bafana’s 2026 World Cup opener against Mexico was reportedly among seven incidents flagged by an international group monitoring possible betting irregularities at the tournament. Also see: WATCH: Mudau reacts to Zwane’s red card Themba Zwane red card under investigation The midfielder was dismissed in the 84th minute of the […]
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Bafana Bafana scripted history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaching the knockout stages to secure their highest-ever finish on football’s biggest stage. Also see: Bafana Bafana’s Top 5 2026 FIFA World Cup performers Bafana Bafana at the FIFA World Cup After a demoralising opening-day loss at the hands of co-hosts Mexico, South Africa managed to […]
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Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie addressed the backlash his department received over the approximately R31 million spent during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The scrutiny and asusmptions of him spending the millions on himself led the minister to reveal his own expenses, which totalled R1 058 379.75. Also see: Gayton McKenzie meets with […]
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Spain has been crowned the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after a hard-fought victory over Argentina, securing a memorable 1-0 win in a tense and dramatic final. Also see: Can England end Argentina’s reign and reach the World Cup final? Spain becomes FIFA World Cup champions again The highly anticipated clash brought together two footballing giants, with […]
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The FIFA World Cup has produced some of football’s most unforgettable moments, from dramatic finals and penalty shootouts to nations celebrating their first-ever titles… and let’s not talk about the current allegations of favouritism! Also see: Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo suffers World Cup heartbreak as Portugal crashes out Since the tournament began in 1930, only a select […]
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France and England will go head-to-head in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, 18 July 2026, with both teams aiming to finish their tournament campaign on a high after falling short in the semifinals. After narrowly missing a place in the final, the European rivals now have one final opportunity to leave the tournament […]
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England’s dream of lifting the FIFA World Cup has come to a painful end after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals. Despite a determined performance, the Three Lions were unable to book their place in the final, with star player Harry Kane sharing his thoughts on the loss. The match was fiercely contested […]
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A World Cup celebration can start as a meme, become a search trend, or even end up as a learning journey. Siya Madikane, Communications & Public Affairs Manager, South Africa, states that this is what appears to be happening around the “Viking Row”, Norway’s viral 2026 FIFA World Cup celebration. According to Google Trends data for […]
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France’s dream of lifting a third FIFA World Cup title came to an end on Tuesday, 15 July 2026, after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Also see: Spain and Belgium meet in high-stakes World Cup quarter-final Spain tastes victory against France Spain produced a disciplined and […]
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One of South Africa’s most recognisable Bafana Bafana strikers has given his verdict on the Ronaldo versus Messi debate, praising the Portugal star’s longevity and work ethic above Messi’s natural gift. Also see: Messi vs Ronaldo: Who has the better FIFA World Cup record? Ex-Bafana Bafana striker weighs in Shaun Bartlett weighed in on football’s longest-running […]
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The death of Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams shook the football community, including his teammate, Iqraam Rayners, who penned an emotional message to the 25-year-old. Adams died on Saturday, 11 July 2026, when his body was found at a Bo-Kaap residence. The cause of his death remains unknown. Also see: Jayden Adams’ son’s mother shares emotional […]
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