FIFA World Cup 2026
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WATCH | Bafana Bafana set to open 2026 World Cup with Mexico clash in historic rematch
South Africa’s national football team will step into the spotlight tomorrow evening (11 June) as they face tournament co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Bafana Bafana gears up for thrilling World Cup opener against Mexico
South Africa’s national football team is gearing up for their first 2026 Fifa World Cup appearance in 16 years, with head coach Hugo Broos expressing confidence ahead of Thursday’s opening match against co-hosts Mexico.
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Mexico intensifies crackdown on World Cup counterfeit merchandise
Mexican authorities seized $1.3 million in counterfeit football jerseys before the 2026 World Cup, but demand for knockoffs continues to rise.
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after US denies entry
FIFA’s Omar Artan, the first Somali referee for the 2026 World Cup, was denied US entry due to immigration issues.
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Six wounded in stabbing at New York’s Penn Station
Six people were wounded in a stabbing at New York’s Penn Station, just days before the city prepares to host two major sporting events.
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Minister calls for heads to roll after visa chaos delays Bafana’s World Cup trip
Gayton McKenzie demands answers after visa bungle forces Bafana Bafana to postpone World Cup departure, calling situation “embarrassing”.
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SAFA scrambles as visa problems delay Bafana’s World Cup departure
SAFA confirms Bafana Bafana’s departure to 2026 World Cup delayed due to visa problems, threatening preparations ahead of Mexico clash.
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Legends of the World Cup: Lev Yashin changed football forever
The Black Spider changed goalkeeping forever. Lev Yachine won the Ballon d’Or in 1963 and redefined what it meant to guard the goal.
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Legends of the World Cup: Andrés Iniesta, the illusionist who made history
The only player to conquer three finals: Iniesta scored Spain’s 2010 World Cup winner and collected Man of the Match in football’s biggest games.
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France rules out World Cup boycott despite Trump Greenland threats
The French government has rejected calls to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, despite mounting political pressure over President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland. Sports […]
