Argentina’s talisman Lionel Messi continues to rewrite the World Cup record books. Here is every record he now owns. Also see: Argentina destroys Algeria as Messi makes World Cup history Most goals in World Cup history Messi’s brace against Austria took his career tally to 18 goals, two clear of Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who had held […]
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Height clearly is not everything, but Bafana rank among the smallest squads at the 2026 edition of the competition. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education How Bafana Bafana’s height plays a factor With an average height of just 178.8cm, South Africa is officially the second-shortest of all 48 nations at the tournament. […]
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is on pace to produce the highest scoring tournament since 1958, with 75 goals scored across the opening 24 matches – 3.1 per game. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education That figure currently sits seventh on the all-time list, behind only five tournaments from football’s earliest era […]
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Ten nations, a mixed run of results. Here is exactly where every African side stands at the World Cup right now.’ Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education South Africa (Group A) Bafana Bafana fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Czechia. Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty secured South Africa’s first […]
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Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South Korea, while Canada edged closer to the last 32 after thrashing Qatar. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education World Cup results Group A A howler from South Korea […]
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After scoring South Africa’s first goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena shared why he had tears in his eyes while singing the national anthem. The national soccer team drew 1-1 with Czechia on 18 June 2025 at the Atlanta Stadium in the United States, with Mokoena receiving his second […]
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South Africa kept their FIFA World Cup campaign alive with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic on Thursday after Teboho Mokoena converted a late penalty to cancel out Michal Sadilek’s early opener. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education Needing a response after their opening defeat to Mexico, Bafana Bafana dominated […]
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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 Czechia. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education Dylan’s XI (4-2-3-1) Last week’s opener was not good enough, and Bafana Bafana have no other option but to bounce back against Czechia in their second […]
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The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture announced an additional 19 ‘lucky fans’ heading to Mexico ahead of the clash between Bafana Bafana and South Korea. Rory Petzer, a local sports content creator, was among the supporters, a decision many South Africans approved. Rory, also known as the ‘Minister of Champions’ online, made a name […]
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Themba Zwane’s World Cup has suffered a fresh blow after FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee extended his suspension to more than one match following his red card against Mexico. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education Themba Zwane’s ban extended The sanction, imposed for a breach under Article 14 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code covering […]
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After red cards to Themba Zwane and Sphephelo Sithole, Bafana’s midfield selection is wide open ahead of their clash with Czechia. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education Who will fill in Bafana’s midfield? Bafana’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has a major selection headache in the middle of the park. Teboho Mokoena, Jayden […]
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Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi made history with three goals against Algeria, but Argentina’s captain may have been lucky to stay on the pitch after a controversial challenge in the first half. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education A potential red card for Lionel Messi Messi caught Algerian central defender Aissa Mandi with […]
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