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2026 FIFA World Cup host city Mexico City

Mexico subdued World Cup atmosphere linked to exorbitant ticket prices

Despite Mexico’s profile as one of the world’s most passionate footballing nations, there’s a noticeable lack of hype across the country around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Referee Abongile Tom during the DStv Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Swallows FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on January 03, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

The sacrifice behind Abongile Tom’s rise

FIFA and South African international referee Abongile Tom has no regrets about the decision he took a few years ago to leave his profession at the South African Police Service (SAPS) and pursue match officiating on a regular basis.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi

FIFA: How one centre will run the biggest World Cup ever

FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi has revealed how football's governing body plans to manage the biggest tournament in the sport's history from a single centralised operations hub in Miami.

SABC Sport’s resident referee analyst, Victor Hlungwani

Victor Hlungwani escalates muti concerns to IFAB after Soweto Derby incident

Former PSL and FIFA-accredited referee Victor Hlungwani has confirmed writing to IFAB over concerns regarding the alleged use of black magic in local football.

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Tim Sukazi clarifies TS Galaxy latest FIFA transfer ban

TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi has told SABC Sport that the club’s latest FIFA transfer ban is administrative in nature and not linked to any player-related dispute.

Samir Nurkovic of Royal AM

Exclusive: Samir Nurkovic launches disciplinary case against SAFA, PSL

SABC Sport can reveal that striker Samir Nurković has opened disciplinary proceedings against SAFA and the PSL, demanding payment of R15-million in outstanding wages following Royal AM’s expulsion.

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