Tag: South Africa

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Pitso Mosimane Names First Bafana Bafana Squad

Pitso Mosimane has announced his first preliminary Bafana Bafana squad since taking…

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Female soccer player in a yellow jersey posing with a tall gold trophy, smiling, against a 'Woman of the Match' backdrop.
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South Africa beat Burkina Faso to reach WAFCON quarter-finals

South Africa booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's…

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South Africa head coach Hugo Broos, an older man with white hair wearing a grey Adidas tracksuit, walks on the pitch consoling players after elimination. South Africa players in yellow jerseys with green shorts and yellow socks stand nearby, including two players embracing with one wearing a purple training bib. Another player in yellow and green walks away on the left. The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match between South Africa and Canada was played on June 28, 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium, SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, California. A goal net and stadium advertising boards are visible in the background.
2026 World Cup

Hugo Broos Unsure on Retirement After South Africa’s World Cup Exit

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos refused to confirm whether he will…

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Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio, wearing a black kit with white speckled pattern, red trim and number 7, celebrates on the right side of frame. He raises his right hand with fingers pointing to his temple while shouting. Teammates in matching black Canada kits, including number 22, run toward him celebrating. The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match between South Africa and Canada took place on June 28, 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood. A "FIFA WORLD CUP" advertising board and goal net are visible in the background.
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Stoppage Time Hero Eustaquio Fires Canada Past South Africa Into World Cup Last 16

Canada booked a historic place in the FIFA World Cup Round of…

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South Africa head coach Hugo Broos with white hair, wearing white shirt and blue patterned shorts, hugs a Bafana Bafana player wearing a brown FIFA World Cup 2026 training bib over yellow kit. Broos smiles broadly while embracing the player. Other South African players in yellow kits with green trim and brown training bibs celebrate around them on the pitch, including one player jumping with arms around a staff member. FIFA World Cup 2026 scene after Bafana Bafana progressed to knockout round for first time ever.
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From Hope to History: How Bafana Bafana Broke South Africa’s World Cup Curse

Bafana Bafana have done what generations of South African footballers could not.…

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South Africa forward Thapelo Maseko #12 in yellow kit with green trim is mobbed by teammates after scoring. He smiles while being hugged from behind by a player in white training vest. South Africa #21 visible in background. Stadium lights illuminate the night match on green pitch. FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between South Africa and Korea Republic at Monterrey Stadium, Guadalupe, Mexico on June 24, 2026. Team celebration shows emotion after first goal.
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Maseko Fires South Africa Into Historic World Cup Knockout Round

South Africa made history on Wednesday night as Thapelo Maseko's second half…

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Two soccer players in yellow and green kits celebrate a goal on a green pitch as fans cheer in the stands behind them.
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Bafana Bafana World Cup Dream Is Alive, But South Korea Showdown Will Define Their Fate

Bafana Bafana remain in the hunt for a place in the knockout…

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Hugo Broos, white-haired South Africa head coach in a light gray shirt, sits at a press conference table with a microphone. He rests his chin on his hand with a thoughtful expression. Sponsor logos are blurred in the background. Atlanta Stadium, FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A, June 18 2026.
2026 World Cup

South Africa Coach Hugo Broos Criticises Czechia’s Style After World Cup Draw

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos criticised Czechia's approach after his side…

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South African footballer Teboho Mokoena celebrates with arms raised after scoring a penalty kick. He wears a green and yellow South Africa jersey. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Czechia and South Africa is at Atlanta Stadium, June 18, 2026. Crowd and stadium visible in background.
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Mokoena Penalty Rescues South Africa in Draw Against Czechia

South Africa earned their first point of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

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2026 World Cup

Hugo Broos Defends Bafana Bafana After World Cup Defeat to Mexico

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos insisted his side delivered a solid…

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