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.
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South Africa’s return to the FIFA World Cup after a 16 year absence has been marked by an emotional message from Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams. Ahead of the team’s opening match against Mexico, Williams reflected on the journey back to football’s biggest stage and the hopes of a nation.
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.
Sixteen years after South Africa hosted the FIFA World Cup, Bafana Bafana are heading back to football’s biggest stage under…
Hugo Broos has named the official Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, confirming the 26 players who will represent…
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tonight host the official FIFA World Cup 2026 send-off dinner for Bafana Bafana at the Sefako…
Bafana Fridays has returned as South Africans prepare to rally behind Bafana Bafana ahead of the national team’s departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Supporters across Gauteng and the rest of the country are once again being encouraged to wear green and gold every Friday to show support for the men’s national football team during its international campaign.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced a 32 player preliminary squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the national team set to begin preparations in Johannesburg next week before the final travelling squad is confirmed in Pretoria.