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Czech Republic v South Africa LIVE: Bafana Bafana snatch late equaliser in dull clash

Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa: Teboho Mokoena levelled from the penalty spot late on as the Czechs missed a golden opportunity to move towards the knockout stage

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Czechia vs. South Africa—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Czechia and South Africa are aiming to avenge opening match defeats in Group A.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18

Three red cards in the World Cup’s opening game – why were the players sent off?

Bafana Bafana had two men sent off and Mexico another as the World Cup kicked off with a bang

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Africa's finest: Bafana Bafana return to the World Cup chasing a first knockout stage

South Africa enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's 11th-ranked side in the Fifa standings. In the first instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at a nation making its fourth appearance at the finals.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 1

Visa Delays Force South Africa's World Cup Team to Arrive Late in Mexico

The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11 with a match between hosts Mexico and South Africa. Bafana Bafana require authorization to enter the United States because their second group-stage match is against the Czech Republic in Atlanta.

Latin Times · Jun 1

South Africa delay World Cup travel due to visa issues

Just 11 days before they're scheduled to play in the World Cup opener, South Africa postponed their departure for Mexico citing visa problems.

AAP · Jun 1

South Africa 2026 World Cup Preview: Bafana Bafana Back in the Big Time

The 2010 hosts have never progressed past the group stage at a World Cup, but will hope to make history this summer.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

The South Africa World Cup 2026 kit is out - capturing the true spirit of Bafana Bafana

The new South Africa strip draws inspiration from their classic 2010 jersey

FourFourTwo · Mar 3

Who exactly is Mbekezeli Mbokazi? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report

Mbekezeli Mbokazi might just be the most impressive South African prospect for a generation

FourFourTwo · Feb 11

South Africa vs Cameroon LIVE: AFCON result, latest updates and reaction

Bafana Bafana were looking to reach Africa Cup of Nations last eight

Evening Standard · Jan 4