World football governing body FIFA has confirmed the prize money for next year’s World Cup, with each participant guaranteed $10.5 million (R175 million). South Africa, Cape Verde, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana and Ivory Coast will represent the African continent at the global showpiece in North America. DR Congo will also have an opportunity… Continue reading FIFA Council Approves 50% Increase in World Cup Prize Money
Tag: FIFA World Cup 2026
Hugo Broos Realistic About Bafana Bafana’s World Cup Chances
The general consensus appears to be that Bafana Bafana are in a comfortable group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana are placed in Group A alongside hosts Mexico and South Korea, while Denmark are favourites to win the play-offs and join this group. “It’s not an easy one. First of all, you have to… Continue reading Hugo Broos Realistic About Bafana Bafana’s World Cup Chances
Groups Revealed in Star-Studded Final World Cup Draw
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has been mapped out during a dazzling Final Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC on Friday. Brazil-Morocco, Netherlands-Japan and a rematch between France and 2002 conquerors Senegal were among the standout fixtures to emerge, while debutants Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan… Continue reading Groups Revealed in Star-Studded Final World Cup Draw
Breaking: South Africa Meets Host Mexico in 2026 World Cup Opener
Interestingly, co-host Mexico will meet South Africa in the opening match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. This is the repeat of the 2010 World Cup opener, which ended 1-1 at the FNB Stadium. For next year’s global showpiece, Mexico will host Bafana Bafana at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on 11 June 2026.… Continue reading Breaking: South Africa Meets Host Mexico in 2026 World Cup Opener
Africa’s World Cup Hopefuls Await 2026 Draw
Africa’s nine qualified nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will discover their group-stage opponents on Friday at 19H00 Central African Time. The draw for the expanded 48-team tournament takes place in Washington DC. The ceremony, hosted at the Kennedy Centre, begins at 7 pm CAT (5 pm GMT) and marks the first major milestone… Continue reading Africa’s World Cup Hopefuls Await 2026 Draw
Hugo Broos Explains Call-Ups of 20-Year-Olds
It is now public knowledge that Belgian mentor Hugo Broos will be leaving Bafana Bafana to return to his homeland after next year’s FIFA World Cup. Broos, however, would still have South Africa’s interests at heart beyond the global showpiece. He has hinted at a consultancy role, but some recent call-ups would be considered great… Continue reading Hugo Broos Explains Call-Ups of 20-Year-Olds
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… Continue reading Bafana Bafana in Pot 3 for World Cup Draw
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… Continue reading DR Congo’s Clear Path to the World Cup
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… Continue reading Forty-Two Teams Confirmed for FIFA World Cup
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… Continue reading Nigeria Football Federation Apologises to the Government