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Bafana Bafana Receive Hero’s Welcome on Home Soil

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South Africa u23 players during the FIFA World Cup 2026 South Africa Homecoming at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on 2 July 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana received a hero’s welcome at O.R. Tambo International Airport following their memorable FIFA World Cup campaign.

South Africa had a successful World Cup campaign after making history by progressing to the Round of 32 for the first time in the nations history.

Hugo Broos’ side crashed out of the global showpiece after their 1-0 defeat to Canada at the SoFi Stadium on Sunday.

Bafana has since returned home to a warm welcome from their supports at O.R. Tambo International Airport.

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