Senegal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dream came to a heartbreaking end after they squandered a commanding two-goal lead, allowing Belgium to complete a stunning 3-2 extra-time comeback and book their place in the Round of 16. For much of the match, Senegal looked in complete control. When Habib Diarra opened the scoring before Ismaila Sarr doubled the […]
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One of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolded last night as tournament favourites Portugal were held to a dramatic 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in their Group K opener. The result marked DRC’s first-ever World Cup point and sent shockwaves through the tournament. Also see: Argentina destroys […]
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South African football fans woke up to a wave of nostalgia and national pride today as SAFA and adidas officially unveiled the new South Africa home jersey for the 2026/2027 season. It’s more than a kit launch. It feels like the opening note of a new football chapter, one that blends memory, identity and ambition. […]
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Concerns are growing around one of Mexico’s World Cup host cities after a surge of violence linked to the death of a notorious cartel leader. For Bafana Bafana and their supporters, the situation has created unexpected uncertainty around the structure of their group matches for 2026. Be the first to know – Join our WhatsApp […]
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A Late Move To Calm Angry Supporters FIFA has finally blinked. After weeks of mounting criticism over the cost of attending the 2026 World Cup, football’s governing body has announced a new $60 Supporter Entry Tier ticket. It is the cheapest official option revealed so far for a tournament already being labelled the most expensive […]
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Bafana Bafana will start their 2026 FIFA World Cup journey with a moment that feels straight out of South African football folklore. The draw has placed them in Group A with Mexico, South Korea and a European playoff winner, but it is the opening match that has truly lit the spark. Read more: Bafana Bafana […]
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There are football fixtures that feel ordinary, and then there are fixtures that tug at a country’s memory. For South Africans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener is one of those spine-tingling moments. Bafana Bafana will begin their campaign against co-hosts Mexico on 11 June at the iconic Estadio Azteca, a date that instantly pulled […]
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The world is counting down to Friday’s 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, but instead of a simple celebration of football, the ceremony is being shaped by diplomatic tension, political theatre and intense logistical pressure on host cities. What should be a moment of unity has become a snapshot of the uneasy relationship between global […]
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South African football fans woke up to a familiar frustration this week as Bafana Bafana slipped out of Africa’s top 10 in the latest FIFA rankings. It’s a drop that might seem small on paper, but its timing couldn’t be worse with the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw around the corner. Fans were less than […]
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A Bigger World Cup, But The Same Old Nerves Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off quietly in October 2023 with a low-key goal from Myanmar’s Lwin Moe Aung against Macau. Fast forward to November 2025 and the picture is anything but quiet. The expanded 48-team World Cup, hosted by the United States, […]
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