Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has questioned the South African Football Association’s decision to appoint Pitso Mosimane as the national team’s next head coach, warning that South African football could “go back five years” if the appointment goes ahead. The comments were made after SAFA’s National Executive Committee agreed to appoint Mosimane following Broos’ departure after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, contract negotiations remain ongoing, with issues including image rights delaying the official announcement. The developments come as Bafana Bafana prepare for the start of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, making the appointment of a new coach increasingly urgent.
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Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating defending champions Argentina 1 to 0 after extra time in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, 19 July. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, securing Spain’s second men’s World Cup title and ending Argentina’s attempt to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the trophy.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its conclusion on Sunday, 19 July, when Spain and Argentina meet in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium in the United States. Kick off is scheduled for 21:00 South African time, with football fans across Gauteng expected to gather at homes, fan parks, sports bars and restaurants to watch the tournament’s deciding match.
South Africa has made football history after Bafana Bafana defeated South Korea 1-0 to qualify for the FIFA World Cup…
South Africa kept their FIFA World Cup hopes alive after battling back to secure a 1-1 draw against Czechia in a crucial Group A encounter at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday. The result leaves Bafana Bafana with a chance of progressing to the knockout stages, but they will likely need a victory against South Korea in their final group match. The performance also provided a timely response to criticism following South Africa’s disappointing opening defeat to Mexico.
South Africa’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign began with a 2 to 0 defeat to Mexico, but Bafana Bafana are still in contention for a place in the knockout rounds. Here’s how qualification works and what South Africa needs to do in their remaining Group A matches.
Bafana Bafana are back at the FIFA World Cup after a 16 year absence. South Africa will open the tournament against Mexico on 11 June 2026. Here is everything fans need to know about the team’s fixtures, squad, qualification journey and chances of reaching the knockout stages.
Football supporters in Gauteng will be able to gather at Mall of Africa in Midrand to watch Bafana Bafana’s opening matches in an upcoming international tournament taking place in Mexico. The fan events, announced on 5 June 2026, will coincide with South Africa’s matches against Mexico and the Czech Republic and aim to bring supporters together in a safe public viewing environment.
Bafana Bafana have officially arrived in Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending days of uncertainty surrounding the national team’s travel arrangements. The South African Football Association (SAFA) confirmed the team’s arrival on Tuesday after visa delays threatened to disrupt preparations for South Africa’s first FIFA World Cup appearance in 16 years.
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