Not the time to be sentimental, says Broos as Bafana eye history: ‘I want success’
In Monterrey, Mexico
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How Bafana can beat South Korea: Show mental fortitude in defence, courage in attack
Bafana Bafana will need mental resolve, must be willing to suffer in defence, and be brave in attack in their do-or-die 2026 FIFA World Cup encounter against South Korea in Monterrey, Mexico, on Wednesday (early hours of Thursday in South Africa).
Coach Aguirre unsatisfied with Mexico's performance despite perfect World Cup start
MEXICO CITY, June 23 : Despite securing top spot in Group A and guaranteeing home advantage in the World Cup knockout stage, Mexico have not played well at the tournament so far, coach Javier Aguirre said on Tuesday.
Nothing impossible against Mexico despite Azteca challenge, says Czech coach
MEXICO CITY, June 23 : Czech coach Miroslav Koubek said his side must ignore Mexico's formidable World Cup record at the Azteca Stadium and keep believing in their dream of reaching the knockout stage when the teams meet in a decisive Group A clash on Wednesday.
South Africa must beat South Korea to make history, says coach Broos
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 23 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos believes his team can make history by reaching the World Cup's second round for the first time, but said they must beat South Korea in a do-or-die Group A showdown in Monterrey on Wednesday.
Mexico City bans alcohol sales ahead of Mexico-Czech Republic match
MEXICO CITY, June 23 : Mexico City will ban alcohol sales in some of its busiest neighbourhoods during Wednesday's Mexico-Czech Republic World Cup match, after celebrations last week led to public drinking and litter along the capital's main avenue.
In Los Angeles, Mexico fans make every World Cup game their own
LOS ANGELES, June 23 : Father‑and‑daughter soccer fans Jose Roman and Jacqueline Damian were among a stream of supporters in green Mexico shirts pouring into Los Angeles Stadium for a recent World Cup match, passing Spanish‑speaking vendors selling Mexican beer, flags and hats and grills smoking with bacon‑wrapped street dogs.
World Cup pundit sparks racism row after ‘black players lack concentration’ comment
Former Yugoslavia and Atletico Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic sparked controversy on Serbian TV after saying that “black players lack concentration beyond 60 to 80 minutes” during the Belgium-Iran World Cup match.