South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is confident Bafana Bafana can reach the Last 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup. The nation will pin its hopes on Hugo Broos and his men against Canada on Sunday evening. The match takes place in Los Angeles, USA and will kick off at 9 PM South African time. “Bafana Bafana will put our whole country and our entire nation on the global map once again,” said Ramaphosa to the SABC. “But this time…

Bafana Bafana have reached the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history after group stage exits in 1998, 2002 and 2010. Hugo Broos’s men beat South Korea 1-0 at the Estadio Monterrey, Mexico, in the early hours of Thursday morning to finish as the runners-up in Group A and progress to the Round of 32. Bafana Bafana will take on Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles, USA, for a place in the Last 16…

Former Bafana Bafana coach Dr Pitso Mosimane says the national team must play with “courage” against South Korea on Thursday morning (3 AM South African time). It is a must-win match for Bafana Bafana, who are at the bottom of Group A with one point. “As Bafana Bafana proudly carry the hopes of a nation onto the global stage, we salute their dedication and commitment to representing South Africa with pride,” says Mosimane. “Wishing the team and technical staff all…

Bafana Bafana midfielder Sphephelo Sithole says the team will leave everything on the pitch when they take on South Korea in the early hours of Thursday morning. The clash in Monterrey, Mexico, will kick off at 3 AM South African time, with both sides eyeing a place in the Round of 32. “We are playing against a very good side. We know their qualities, we know how they play, because we did our analysis, and I think, as the coach…

South Africa and Czech Republic drew 1-1 at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday, with Teboho Mokoena’s spot-kick wiping out Michal Sadilek’s early goal at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The result left the sides on one point apiece in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Miroslav Koubek called for a “fast start” and his men responded. Adam Hlozek crossed from the right, and Alexandr Sojka’s canny, first-time touch released Sadilek, who lashed it past Ronwen Williams. Hugo Broos introduced…

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, together with Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, has concluded the final phase of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fan Competition. South Africa is sending 19 supporters to Mexico, where they will attend the Bafana Bafana match against South Korea in Monterrey on Thursday, 25 June. The following supporters achieved the highest scores in the competition and have been selected to represent their respective PSL clubs: No entries were received from…

South Africa’s senior national football team, Bafana Bafana, will have to contend with big fines from FIFA after a disastrous match against Mexico on Thursday. Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca in the opening match of this year’s World Cup. To make matters worse, Bafana Bafana midfielders Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane received their marching orders from Brazilian referee, Wilton Sampaio. According to the FIFA Disciplinary Code, there will be fines of USD20,000 (approx. R326 000) each for…

The South African government has rallied behind the senior national football team, Bafana Bafana, following their 2-0 defeat to Mexico. Bafana Bafana were outplayed at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday. The government, however, is confident Bafana Bafana can put the loss behind them and has urged the nation to keep supporting the team. “Government commends Bafana Bafana for their spirited performance in their opening match against Mexico in the FIFA World Cup. While the final score was…

Nine-man Bafana Bafana were left to rue costly errors as they were beaten 2-0 by co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday. The two sides met at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where Bafana Bafana conceded as early as the ninth when midfielder Sphephelo Sithole was dispossessed, and Mexico pounced. Hugo Broos’ charges were further hindered when Sithole and Themba Zwane were both sent off in the 49th and 84th minutes, respectively. The…

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena says the team will put up a great fight against Mexico in the FIFA World Cup opening match on Thursday (9 PM). Mexico is ranked 14th in the world, while South Africa is placed 60th. Despite the huge gap, Mokoena is confident Bafana Bafana can stand their ground and represent the nation well. “Of course the expectations are very high, it’s going to be an amazing game with an amazing atmosphere. “As a team we…