South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has demanded a full report from the South African Football Association (SAFA) after an administrative error led to FIFA docking Bafana Bafana three World Cup qualifying points.
A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital Praia recently after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the World Cup for the first time.
Teko Modise outlines the main factors driving Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualification and recent resurgence.
Cape Verde and Ghana turned from zeros to heroes among supporters by qualifying this week for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary.
South Africa’s return to the World Cup is anchored not on star exports, but on the strength and resilience of the PSL.
Bafana Bafana defeated Rwanda 3-0 in Mbombela on Tuesday to win Group C and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Cape Verde stunned Eswatini 3–0 on Monday, punching their ticket to the 2026 World Cup and earning their debut on football’s biggest stage.
Mohammed Kudus struck the winner as Ghana beat Comoros 1-0 in Accra, sealing Group I’s top spot and Africa’s fifth 2026 World Cup qualification.
Bafana Bafana’s under-20 side, Amajita, have qualified for the knockout stages of the FIFA U20 World Cup for the first time since 2009, after a 2-1 win over group leaders USA at Estadio El Teniente.