Former Bafana Bafana centre back Clayton Daniels believes the team is capable of reaching the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time, upon their return to the big stage for the first time in 16 years.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the matter of leading African referee Omar Artan from Somalia, who was denied entry into the USA, is beyond their control.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has proclaimed his team ready to take the battle to the hosts and a team he views as favourites in Group A, Mexico, in today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at the iconic Azteca stadium at 13:00 (9pm SA Time).
Nigeria produced an encouraging display against FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal despite suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat in an entertaining international friendly in Leiria on Wednesday night.
Raphinha has reiterated his commitment to FC Barcelona while turning his focus to leading Brazil into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena insists they are determined to show they belong on football's biggest stage when they kick off their Group A campaign against hosts Mexico.