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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.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's World Cup squad departed for the tournament a day late on Monday and left its assistant coach behind after problems securing travel visas for the United States. South Africa plays co-host Mexico in the opening game of the World Cup on June 11 in Mexico City.
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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).
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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