World Cup Guide
epa12925054 The FIFA World Cup Trophy on display during the 76th FIFA Congress 2026 in Vancouver, Canada, 30 April 2026. EPA/BOB FRID

World Cup Guide

The 2026 World Cup is the biggest yet, with 48 teams split into 12 groups of four sides. Here is your insight into the pools, writes Nick Said.

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Relebohile Mofokeng: New Mission
Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Magesi FC at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on 31 January 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Relebohile Mofokeng: New Mission

The rebirth of Relebohile Mofokeng in the second half of this season has been a revelation for club and country, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Evidence Makgopa: Staying Put
Evidence Makgopa of Orlando Pirates celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 10 May 2025 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Evidence Makgopa: Staying Put

Evidence Makgopa dreamed of a career overseas, but a new three-year contract at Orlando Pirates suggests that may not happen, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Kaizer Chiefs: Stepping Up
Kaizer Chiefs team at penalty shootout time out during 2025 Toyota Cup match between Kaizer Chiefs and Asante Kotoko at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on the 26 July 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs: Stepping Up

Kaizer Chiefs are back in the African Confederation Cup this season and will hope to show much-needed improvement in the 2025-26 campaign.

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