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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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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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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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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Ahead of South Africa’s match against Czechia, Bafana Bafana’s captain Ronwen Williams called for unity and support, both among South Africans and across the African continent. Also see: Argentina destroys Algeria as Messi makes World Cup history Ronwen Williams sets the record straight His comments follow recent discussions sparked by South Africa’s World Cup campaign, […]
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he will take no notice of the ‘trash’ criticism he has faced as Bafana Bafana try to get their World Cup back on track against the Czech Republic on Thursday. Broos’ side were reduced to nine men in losing the tournament opener 2-0 to co-hosts Mexico, but have time […]
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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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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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Bafana Bafana will look to bounce back and reignite their FIFA World Cup campaign when they take on Czechia on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in a pivotal Group A clash in Atlanta, United States. Also see: South African sports media group expands with three digital brand acquisitions 🇿🇦 Next match loading… ⌛️ ⚽ Czechia vs […]
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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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