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Siphiwe Tshabalala’s opening goal at the 2010 World Cup was an iconic moment in South African sporting history. Now, the next generation of Bafana Bafana stars are looking to make more magical memories at the tournament.
After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?
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Africa at the World Cup: 10 teams, local coaches and tactical depth usher in a new era
The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
The South Africa World Cup 2026 squad has been named ahead of their big return. Thousands of their fans are sure to descend on America, much like the fans of the Mamelodi Sundowns in the 2025 Club World Cup. Their team won't be among the favourites.
South Africa World Cup 2026 odds put Bafana Bafana at +100000 to lift the trophy, an implied probability of 0.1%. The market reads them as outsiders, but the squad and the schedule give South Africa the chance to dictate which kind of outsider story this ...
Across Southern Africa, UNESCO’s work on World Heritage is deeply rooted in the people who live in and around these properties and those who dedicate their efforts to protect them. Communities and practitioners play a vital role in protecting and ...