FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA Unveils 2026 World Cup Official Tournament Poster
World football governing body FIFA has revealed the tournament poster for this year’s World Cup…
Bafana Bafana’s World Cup Base in Violence-Hit Mexico
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed that Bafana Bafana will be based in…
FIFA to Distribute 100,000 Balls to US Cities
World football governing body FIFA will distribute 100,000 balls to 500 American cities to build…
Bafana to Host Panama in World Cup Preparations
South Africa’s senior football team, Bafana Bafana, will face Panama in two international friendly matches…
President Ramaphosa Welcomes FIFA World Cup Trophy to South Africa
A sense of pride, joy and quiet awe filled the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre at the Union Buildings on Friday, as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially welcomed the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy to South Africa, marking a historic and emotional moment in the country’s football journey. Bathed in sunshine and framed by the seat of government, invited guests, football legends, government leaders and members of the Bafana Bafana World Cup squad gathered in anticipation as the most coveted prize in world…
Emerse Faé Keeps Ivory Coast Job
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé will take the team to the FIFA 2026 World Cup, and that is final. This is the message from the country’s Football Association president, Idriss Diallo, who says the Elephants’ failure at the recent Africa Cup of Nations is no grounds to dismiss Faé. “We have to be serious. This coach won AFCON (on home soil) under conditions we all know, qualified us for a first World Cup since 2014, qualified for another AFCON…
Bafana Bafana in Pot 3 for World Cup Draw
World football governing body FIFA has revealed the pots ahead of the group stage draw for the World Cup next year. South Africa’s senior national team, Bafana Bafana, has been placed in Pot 3. On Friday, 5 December, participating teams will find out which pathway they must follow in their quest to lift the trophy when the draw is conducted in Washington DC, United States of America (USA). The Final Draw procedures stipulate that the hosts Canada, Mexico and the…
DR Congo’s Clear Path to the World Cup
On paper, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s playoff run next March could be a walk in the park. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament draw was conducted on Thursday, and given their better ranking, DR Congo will only play in one of the two finals, which means they are 90 minutes away from qualifying for the global showpiece. DR Congo, who are ranked 56th globally, qualified for the inter-confederation playoffs by beating Nigeria to win Africa’s playoff. Now, standing…
Forty-Two Teams Confirmed for FIFA World Cup
As of 19 November, only six spots are remaining for next year’s FIFA World Cup in North America. The co-hosts are Canada, Mexico and the United States of America (USA), who earned their spots by virtue of being hosts. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It is the first to be hosted by three countries. This tournament will also be the first to include 48 teams, expanded from 32. The draw for the World…
Nigeria Football Federation Apologises to the Government
Nigeria’s Football Federation (NFF) has wasted no time in acknowledging its shortcomings following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The Super Eagles were pipped to first spot in Group C of the qualifiers by South Africa. They had a second chance in the African play-offs and blew it, going down to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final. “The Nigeria Football Federation wishes to openly and sincerely apologise to His Excellency, President Bola…
DR Congo Edge Nigeria to Reach Inter-Confederation Play-Offs
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will represent Africa in the Inter-Confederation Play-Offs in March next year, for a possible 10th spot for the continent in the FIFA 2026 World Cup. DR Congo kept their World Cup dream alive after beating Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in Rabat on Sunday night, following a 1-1 draw after extra time in the African play-off final. Frank Onyeka gave the Super Eagles a third-minute lead, but Meschack Elia levelled on 32 minutes, and, after…
Nigeria Face DR Congo in World Cup PlayOff Final
Nigeria and DR Congo will meet in Sunday’s CAF World Cup play-off final in Rabat, with the winner advancing to March’s FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Off and keeping their FIFA World Cup 26 dream alive. Kick-off is 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT) at the Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan. Eric Sékou Chelle’s Super Eagles arrive with momentum after a dramatic 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon. Nigeria were pegged back late in normal time but finished emphatically, as Chidera Ejuke struck early…
Bafana Bafana Pocket R5 Million for World Cup Qualification
South Africa’s national teams have been handsomely rewarded by the sports ministry for their respective successes in recent times. The senior football team Bafana Bafana will receive R5 million to share amongst the players and technical team. This comes after Hugo Broos’s men qualified for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, ahead of Nigeria and Benin in Group C of the qualifiers. “This investment is a testament to their hard work and the pride they instill in our nation,” said sports…
Hugo Broos: What I Look for in Bafana Players!
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained how he managed to put together a group of players that helped South Africa qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. This is the first time South Africa has directly made it to the global showpiece since the 2002 World Cup. The country was part of the 2010 World Cup, but as hosts. “I know you have not always agreed with the choices I made, and I said already that I have a different…