Although the opening match of the 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, one of the teams set to take part in the tournament opener will arrive later than expected after visa issues disrupted its travel plans.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) confirmed that the team's flight from Johannesburg to Mexico City, originally scheduled to arrive May 31, was delayed. South African broadcaster SABC reported that at least 20 members of the delegation, including players, coaches and staff, were still awaiting visas from the U.S. Embassy, while several members of the technical staff had their applications denied.
