South Africa

South Africa

2nd in FIFA World Cup
Africa at the FIFA World Cup - One team becomes 10, participation becomes presence Africa at the FIFA World Cup - One team becomes 10, participation becomes presence

For decades, Africa lived on the edges of footballing maps, faintly sketched, but it's a paradigm that has shifted with the 2026 World Cup, and 10 confirmed qualifiers for the grandest show on earth.

Durban City vs. Mamelodi Sundowns - Kick-off time, teams, news, how to watch Durban City vs. Mamelodi Sundowns - Kick-off time, teams, news, how to watch

Sundowns' title rivals, Orlando Pirates, are two points behind with eight games left to play and will be in action simultaneously at home to Golden Arrows.

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Orlando Pirates vs. Golden Arrows - Kick-off time, how to watch, team news Orlando Pirates vs. Golden Arrows - Kick-off time, how to watch, team news

Orlando Pirates host Golden Arrows at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Tuesday as they make their return after the international break and enter the decisive stretch of the tightest Betway Premiership title race in years.

Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup

Odds for all 48 teams to advance from their group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026? World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams. That means there'll be 96 kits on show! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.

One thing to know about each of the 48 World Cup teams One thing to know about each of the 48 World Cup teams

The FIFA World Cup lineup is complete as all 48 teams are now confirmed. But what's one thing you need to know about each nation?

South Africa 1-2 Panama - Mbekezeli Mbokazi scores screamer but Bafana have plenty to fix before World Cup South Africa 1-2 Panama - Mbekezeli Mbokazi scores screamer but Bafana have plenty to fix before World Cup

South Africa controlled the tempo for the lion's share of both games, but their dominance did not always translate to goals and lapses at the back meant they drew 1-1 in Durban and lost 2-1 in Cape Town.

South Africa vs Panama - Bafana trial new-look team as FIFA World Cup looms closer South Africa vs Panama - Bafana trial new-look team as FIFA World Cup looms closer

South Africa will host Panama on Friday in Durban -- the first of two friendlies over the course of the international break -- before facing them again in Cape Town next Tuesday.

Ronwen Williams urges South Africa fans to back under-fire Burnley striker Lyle Foster Ronwen Williams urges South Africa fans to back under-fire Burnley striker Lyle Foster

Bafana Bafana goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams has urged South Africa fans to support Lyle Foster, suggesting that the under-fire striker's struggles at Burnley have affected his confidence.

South Africa vs. Panama in Cape Town - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch South Africa vs. Panama in Cape Town - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch

After Friday's 1-1 draw in Durban, South Africa and Panama will face off in a second successive international friendly on Tuesday - this time at Cape Town's DHL Stadium.

FIFA World Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Mexico 0 0 0
2 South Africa 0 0 0
3 South Korea 0 0 0
4 Czechia 0 0 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Ricardo Goss 0 0 0
Ronwen William.. 0 0 0
Renaldo Leaner 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Ricardo Goss 0 0 0
Ronwen William.. 0 0 0
Renaldo Leaner 0 0 0