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Bafana broke their knockout round hoodoo at the 2026 soccer World Cup. However, their first foray into this stage was abruptly ended by a 1-0 loss to Canada on Sunday.

The inception of mandatory cooling breaks at the 2026 soccer World Cup has been met with disdain from segments of the sports community; Fifa has defended them as necessary for player welfare.…

Having been eliminated from the 2026 tournament after their historic progress to the knockout rounds, the team is aware of their failures and look forward to a future in which age is on their side.…

The USA has been eliminated from the 2026 Fifa World Cup, as justice prevailed when they were defeated by Belgium in the round of 16. But the damage of Fifa suspending American Folarin Balogun’s ban b…

Instead of easing the pressure on referees as was the hope, it appears that the introduction of VAR has placed extra pressure on match officials – especially at major tournaments such as the Fifa World Cup.

Instead of easing the pressure on referees as was the hope, it appears that the introduction of VAR has placed extra pressure on match officials – especially at major tournaments such as the Fifa Worl…

In a double tragedy, South Africa is mourning the deaths of two athletes: Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams and rugby prop prospect Luqobo Makwedini. …

Some say the tournament loses its significance with too many ‘lesser’ teams taking part, but Vozinha and Haaland would surely disagree.…

Some say the tournament loses its significance with too many ‘lesser' teams taking part, but Vozinha and Haaland would surely disagree. 12 Jul

In a double tragedy, South Africa is mourning the deaths of two athletes: Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams and rugby prop prospect Luqobo Makwedini.