‘They wanted to die on the field’: Hugo Broos proud of Bafana after World Cup dream ends
It has been an emotional and unforgettable 2026 FIFA World Cup journey for Bafana Bafana.
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Broos to decide future ‘in the next days’ after Bafana’s historic World Cup
Hugo Broos’ remarkable five-year journey with Bafana Bafana may not be over just yet.
‘Best case scenario’: Former Egyptian captains happy with team’s path in knockout stages
CAIRO: Former captains and players of the Egyptian national team across different generations have expressed their delight at Egypt’s progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup and believe facing Australia next Friday could be the best-case scenario in the next round and an opportunity to write a new chapter in the country’s football history.
ANALYSIS | Bafana Bafana’s World Cup run shows their progress and ground they have to cover
Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign showed both their progress and the work that lies ahead if they are to continue their upward trajectory and hold their own against the best in the world, writes Njabulo Ngidi.
South Africa's defeat marks World Cup farewell for coach Broos
INGLEWOOD, California, June 28 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his side's 1-0 loss to Canada would be his final act at a World Cup, potentially bringing down the curtain on a career spanning more than five decades as both a player and manager.
Judging overreactions to World Cup bracket: How far could USMNT go? - ESPN
Have you caught your breath yet? The group stage of the 2026 World Cup was packed with memorable moments (how about Cape Verde?), and it's hard to believe that it was merely the appetizer for three weeks of knockout international soccer on the world's biggest stage.
Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach
SEATTLE: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Mohamed Salah would be assessed after the captain asked to be substituted during Friday’s 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran, leaving his fitness uncertain ahead of the knockout phase Salah appeared visibly frustrated as he was replaced 12 minutes into the second half. Hassan said it was too early to determine the extent of the issue though it did not appear to be serious. “He asked to come off.
Belgium ready for surprise opponents Senegal in last 32, Debast says
RENTON, Washington, June 28 : Belgium recovered from a slow start at the World Cup to top their group, though their dubious prize is a clash with Senegal in the Round of 32 on Wednesday and defender Zeno Debast said on Sunday they had not been expecting to face the African side.