Lamine Yamal Unfazed by Pressure Ahead of France Showdown
epa13109631 Spain’s national soccer player Lamine Yamal attends a press conference in Dallas, Texas, USA, 13 July 2026. Spain will face France on 14 July in a FIFA World Cup 2026 semi final match. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF

Lamine Yamal Unfazed by Pressure Ahead of France Showdown

Spain superstar Lamine Yamal insists he is unfazed by the pressure ahead of their World Cup semi-final encounter against France.

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MbappĂ© Rejects ‘Invincible’ Tag Before Spain Showdown
epa13057406 Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates scoring the 1-0 goal the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match France against Iraq, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 22 June 2026. EPA/WILL OLIVER

MbappĂ© Rejects ‘Invincible’ Tag Before Spain Showdown

France captain Kylian Mbappé has insisted Les Bleus are keeping their feet firmly on the ground ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash against Spain.

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South African Football Mourns the Tragic Passing of Jayden Adams
Jayden Adams of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Czechia and South Africa at the Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, America on 18 June 2026 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

South African Football Mourns the Tragic Passing of Jayden Adams

The South African football fraternity is in mourning following the heartbreaking passing of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams, who tragically died at the age of 25.

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De la Fuente: We Can Beat France
epa13103751 Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente reacts after their win in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals match Spain against Belgium, in Los Angeles, USA, 10 July 2026. EPA/CHRISTOPHER TORRES

De la Fuente: We Can Beat France

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente is confident his side can defeat World Cup favourites France when they meet in the semi-finals.

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Boks mindful of massive challenge Scotland poses
Mzwandile Stick and Pieter Steph Du Toit during the 2026 Nations Championship South Africa Press Conference at Southern Sun Hyde Park in Johannesburg on 10 July 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Boks mindful of massive challenge Scotland poses

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Pieter-Steph du Toit made it clear on Friday that Scotland would provide a stern test when the teams meet in their second Nations Championship encounter on Saturday in Pretoria.

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SAFA Dismisses Claims Hugo Broos Has Stepped Down
epa13071019 South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos looks on prior the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match South Africa against Canada, in Los Angeles, USA, 28 June 2026. EPA/CHRISTOPER TORRES

SAFA Dismisses Claims Hugo Broos Has Stepped Down

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has dismissed reports claiming that Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has stepped down.

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Erasmus becomes record-breaking Springbok coach
Rassie Erasmus and Embrose Papier during the 2026 Nations Championship Springboks Training at Johannesburg Stadium in Johannesburg on 8 July 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Erasmus becomes record-breaking Springbok coach

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will enter uncharted territory on Saturday when he sends out a Springbok team for a record-breaking 55th time as head coach – the most of any coach since South Africa’s first Test match in 1891.

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Ankle Knock No Concern as Mbappé Eyes World Cup Glory
epa13101283 Kylian Mbappe of France (R) celebrates the 2-0 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals match France against Morocco, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 09 July 2026. EPA/SARAH YENESEL

Ankle Knock No Concern as Mbappé Eyes World Cup Glory

France captain Kylian Mbappé has eased concerns over his fitness after suffering an ankle knock during their 2-0 win over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-final.

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