FIFA WORLD CUP
Bafana skipper says facing Mexico in the opener provides perfect World Cup stimulus
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says facing host nation Mexico in the opening match of next year’s FIFA World Cup is exactly the kind of energy the team needs heading into the tournament.
Didier Drogba gives expanded 48-team World Cup seal of approval
Former Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has endorsed the expanded FIFA World Cup format ahead of tonight’s draw.
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Norway, Portugal finish top with big wins
Norway and Portugal claimed the top spots in Group I and F respectively after winning their 2026 World Cup qualifiers in convincing fashion on Sunday.
Jude Bellingham outburst sparks Thomas Tuchel warning in England win
Thomas Tuchel made it clear that "behaviour is key" after Jude Bellingham reacted angrily to being substituted during England's 2-0 victory over Albania in Tirana.
Harry Kane strikes twice as England make history against Albania
England extended their flawless march towards the 2026 World Cup with another commanding display, beating Albania 2-0 in Tirana to complete a perfect qualifying campaign of eight wins from eight without conceding a single goal.
Patrice Motsepe: South Africa should be a football powerhouse
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reflected on Bafana Bafana’s historic qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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