With more than five million fans expected to travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, knowing which stadiums to avoid could make the difference between a memorable trip and a miserable one. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education Ticketing experts SeatPick analysed all 11 US host venues across seven cost […]
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The weight of the World Cup proved too heavy for a Bafana Bafana side stepping onto the biggest stage for the first time, according to former captain Bongani Khumalo. Also see: AfricaPicks unites fans through sport, community & education South Africa went down 2-0 to Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, finishing with nine men after red […]
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The Azteca drew 80,824 fans, the largest World Cup opening match crowd since South Africa hosted Mexico at Soccer City 16 years ago. Also see: Pics: Vino Snap captures Bafana Legends’ rematch with Mexico South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico at the Estadio Azteca drew the largest attendance of the 2026 World Cup’s opening weekend – […]
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Benni McCarthy reacted to Achraf Hakimi’s challenge on Vinícius Jr during Brazil’s 1-1 draw against Morocco. Also see: Watch: Bafana Bafana legends visibly speechless after 2-0 loss The legend said at the SportyTV studio, “If that was a South African player, he would be gone.” 🚨 Benni McCarthy FURIOUS after Hakimi escaped a red card for […]
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Sixteen years after South Africa and Mexico shared the spotlight in the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the two nations met again to kick off another global spectacle. The atmosphere was electric. The stadium was packed. The occasion felt enormous. Unfortunately for Bafana Bafana, the performance never matched the moment. From the […]
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There are still 102 matches to go, but Bafana Bafana fullback Khuliso Mudau has already provided one of the best moments of the tournament. Here you go 😂 pic.twitter.com/nzi8Zs2oaK https://t.co/hicOv6oPE8 — King Phelz 🇵🇹 (@KingPhelz) June 11, 2026 Originally published on SoccerMag Also see: Mama Joy brags about World Cup TV appearance: ‘Only superfan shown’ Be […]
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After 16 years, Bafana Bafana are back at the FIFA World Cup. Hugo Broos’s side takes on Mexico in a rematch of the tournament opener at Soccer City in 2010. Also see: Siphiwe Tshabalala’s ‘untold story’ behind iconic 2010 FIFA World Cup goal Who do you think recreates Siphiwe Tshabalala’s moment of magic at Estadio Azteca […]
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Head coach Hugo Broos has promised a determined display from Bafana Bafana as they prepare to take on Mexico in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. ‘𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚’ Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has assured South Africans that the team will put up a good fight during […]
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South African global superstar Tyla is set to make history after being selected to perform the South African national anthem at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. Also see: Tyla and Future’s FIFA World Cup song impresses fans Soccer Laduma reported that the Grammy-winning singer will take centre stage ahead of Bafana Bafana’s opening […]
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Soccermag writers Dylan Johnson and Lukhanyo Gqokoma go head-to-head with their Bafana XIs ahead of the Group A opener against Mexico at the Azteca. Also see: Gayton McKenzie shares Bafana’s score predictions for next 3 matches Dylan’s XI (4-2-3-1) This is more of an emotional selection, picking a few players that I enjoy watching and would […]
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Soccermag‘s Dylan Johnson and Shakes Rampedi preview Bafana Bafana’s World Cup opener and discuss the challenges Africa’s teams face in round one. Originally published on Soccermag ‘𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚’ Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has assured South Africans that the team will put up a good fight during the opening match of the […]
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South African sports superfan Joy ‘Mama Joy’ Chauke shared that she had landed in Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Her international trip had many locals wondering about the details of her journey. Also see: Mama Joy pleads for funding to watch Bafana Bafana at 2026 World Cup In the early hours of Wednesday, 10 […]
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