The making of Sphephelo Sithole’s resilience: ‘We showed what South Africa is all about’
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2026 FIFA World Cup Sport News
Maseko of Monterrey and goal made in Cyprus: ‘Enjoy,’ Bafana winger tells SA
Bafana Bafana’s newest hero, Thapelo Maseko, dedicated his man-of-the-match award to South Africa after firing the nation into the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds.
South Korea coach takes blame for loss to Bafana: ‘I made the wrong decisions’
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo took the blame for his team’s limp 1-0 defeat by South Africa on Thursday morning (SA time) that left their FIFA World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.
ANALYSIS | Bafana were given a 7% chance. Then the DJ played ‘Don’t stop believin’
Bafana Bafana’s never-say-die attitude helped the team shake off the tag of Group A’s whipping boys to finish second and earn an automatic place in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in the country’s history, writes Njabulo Ngidi.
Lloyd Burnard | Here’s to the no-hopers, Bafana’s ride-or-dies who never stopped believing
Bafana Bafana’s heroics at the 2026 World Cup is one for die-hard supporters who have been with them through the dark times, writes Lloyd Burnard.
‘We shut up big mouths’: Broos savours emotional and historic World Cup day for Bafana
He fell to his knees as the final whistle echoed around Monterrey Stadium. For a brief moment, Hugo Broos looked overwhelmed by it all. Then came the celebrations. The embraces. The release.
WATCH | South Africa sings again as Bafana secure World Cup knockout ‘visa’ to LA
On a crisp, still dark, Thursday morning, a lonesome yet familiar groan sounded deep from within the distant dawn - the vuvuzela.
Bafana player ratings | Rave reviews as Hugo Broos’ history-makers redeem themselves
After arguably their worst performance as a group in the opening match of the World Cup against Mexico, Bafana Bafana redeemed themselves with a courageous display in the most important game of their lives.