Morocco secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a thrilling 1-1 draw. Also see: Hugo Broos weighs future after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup elimination The Atlas Lions once again demonstrated the resilience and fighting spirit that have become synonymous with Moroccan football, overcoming one of […]
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Hugo Broos could reverse his decision to quit as South Africa coach, the 74-year-old Belgian said after his side’s World Cup last-32 exit against Canada. Also see: Fans reject Pitso Mosimane as Hugo Broos’ potential Bafana Bafana successor “It is not clever to make decisions when you are disappointed, so I will not do it here,” […]
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South Africa’s World Cup is over, but Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s numbers show exactly why he leaves with his stock sky-high. Also see: How PSL clubs will financially benefit from Bafana’s World Cup qualification Mbekezeli Mbokazi shows exceptional talent Mbokazi produced one of the standout individual performances of South Africa’s World Cup in the moment that mattered most, […]
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Soccermag writers Dylan Johnson and Lukhanyo Gqokoma go head-to-head with their Bafana XIs ahead of South Africa’s Round of 32 match against Canada. Also see: South Africans boycott Drake ahead of Bafana-Canada match Dylan’s XI (4-2-3-1) Bafana Bafana did the unthinkable by beating South Korea in their final group match, and now they have an opportunity […]
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Africa has already broken new ground at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with three nations confirming their place in the Round of 32 – the most the continent has ever had in the tournament’s history. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education Morocco was the first to seal their spot, finishing second […]
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To show allegiance to Bafana Bafana, many South Africans humorously shared their plans to boycott Canadian-born rapper Drake before South Africa’s match against Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two countries will go head-to-head at the Los Angeles Stadium on 28 June 2026. Also see: A$AP Rocky opens up about why his friendship with […]
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From goals to assists to knockout-stage records, here is how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup careers truly compare. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education Historic moments from Messi and Ronaldo Goals Lionel Messi is the outright leading scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, having broken Miroslav Klose’s long-standing […]
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Fikile Mbalula, the Secretary-General of the African National Congress, expressed gratitude after Bafana Bafana made history by advancing to the knockout stage for the first time. However, the minister’s assumption of who the team played for did not sit well with South Africans. Also see: Broos says Bafana’s performance answered the ‘big mouths’ Fikile Mbalula’s message […]
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team had shut up the “big mouths” after Bafana Bafana qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their history by beating South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday. Also see: Bafana cling to World Cup hopes as Mexico progress The African team, playing in the tournament for […]
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The Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, was happy to see ‘lucky fan’ Rory Petzer, who seemed to be a fan favourite among South Africans. The popular sports content creator, known as the ‘Minister of Champions,’ joined the new group of ‘lucky fans’ to watch Bafana Bafana’s match against South Korea on 25 […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in six World Cups as the 41-year-old netted twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. Also see: World Cup shocker: Portugal held to historic draw against DRC Cristiano Ronaldo breaks record during match against Uzbekistan The big win in Houston put […]
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Soccermag writers Dylan Johnson and Lukhanyo Gqokoma go head-to-head with their Bafana XIs ahead of South Africa’s match against South Korea. Also see: Bafana Bafana’s height shortcomings exposed on World Cup stage Dylan’s XI (4-2-3-1) Bafana Bafana bounced back against Czechia in round two, coming back from a goal down to earn their first point in […]
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