epa13029489 South Africa head coach Hugo Broos (3 L) and coaching staff during a pitch inspection at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, 09 June 2026. The South African team inspected the pitch one day before the 2026 World Cup opening match against host country Mexico. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

Bafana Bafana / FIFA World Cup / Local / News / Soccer / Top story

Bafana Touch Down Safely In Georgia

Bafana Bafana have arrived safely in Georgia ahead of their World Cup Group A clash against Czechia on Thursday evening.

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June 17, 2026

epa13039322 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during a training session of Portugal's national team at Garden District Park in Palm Beach, Florida, USA, 15 June 2026. EPA/MIGUEL A. LOPES

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Martínez: Ronaldo’s Numbers Reflect His Importance

Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has hailed the influence of Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the striker's remarkable numbers are proof of the crucial role he continues to play for the Seleção.

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June 17, 2026

Siya Kolisi during the 2026 International Rugby South Africa training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 11 June 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

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Exciting teams named for Gqeberha double-header

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick named quality teams for their opening matches of the season against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha, with the teams being led by Siya Kolisi and Vincent Tshituka.

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June 17, 2026

epa12859419 France’s Randal Kolo Muani (L) and manager Didier Deschamps (R) interact after the friendly soccer match between Colombia and France in Landover, Maryland, USA, 29 March 2026. EPA/WILL OLIVER

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Deschamps Urges France to Stay Grounded Ahead of World Cup Opener

France head coach Didier Deschamps has urged his players to remain grounded ahead of their FIFA World Cup Group I opener on Tuesday.

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June 16, 2026

Antonio van Wyk of South Africa during the 2024 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Mens Championship match between South Africa and Botswana at the Wolfson Stadium, Gqeberha on the 29 June 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

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Sundowns Confirm Antonio Van Wyk As First Signing For 2026-27 Season

Mamelodi Sundowns have made their first move ahead of the 2026-27 season, confirming the signing of forward Antonio Van Wyk as their first new addition of the transfer window.

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June 16, 2026

Cape Town Spurs coach Dylan Deane during the GladAfrica Championship 2021/22 match between Cape Town Spurs and Black Leopards held at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 3 October 2021 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

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Hope FC Part Ways With Head Coach Dylan Deane

Hope FC have officially announced the departure of head coach Dylan Deane, bringing an end to his tenure at the club.

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June 15, 2026

epa13011175 France’s head coach Didier Deschamps (R) and France’s Kylian Mbappe await France’s President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron at the national soccer team training center in Clairefontaine, west of Paris, France, 02 June 2026. EPA/THOMAS PADILLA / POOL MAXPPP OUT

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Deschamps Urges France To Stay Humble In World Cup Quest

France head coach Didier Deschamps has urged his players to approach the FIFA World Cup with humility and respect despite the high expectations surrounding Les Bleus.

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June 15, 2026

epa13036895 Spain's coach Miguel de la Fuente (C) participates in a training session in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 14 June 2026. EPA/Lavandeira jr

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De La Fuente Warns Spain Against Underestimating Cape Verde

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has warned that his side cannot afford to underestimate Cape Verde in their World Cup Group H opener.

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June 15, 2026

Adre Smith during the Stormers Captains Run held at the Bellville High Performance Centre in Cape Town on 29 April 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

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Smith drafted into Bok squad to boost lock stocks

The Springboks have bolstered their lock stocks with the call-up of Adre Smith to the national squad with an eye on the match against the Barbarians and the SA ‘A’ team’s clash against Zimbabwe on Saturday, 20 June in Gqeberha.

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June 15, 2026

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Mthalane Strikes Twice As South Africa Overpower A Gritty USA

Ayakha Mathalane scored the first two international goals of his career to inspire South Africa to a convincing 4-0 victory over the United States on the third day of the FIH Men's Hockey Nations Cup at the Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town.

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June 14, 2026