Germany recall Sane, hand El Mala debut
Leroy Sane has been recalled and Said El Mala received a first call-up to Germany’s 25-man squad for the November World Cup qualifiers, coach Julian Nagelsmann announced Thursday.
Bafana coach Broos backs Mkhalele as his successor
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has indicated that his assistant and former Bafana midfielder, Helman Mkhalele, should be considered as his successor when he steps down following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
McKenzie presses SAFA for answers over World Cup qualification blunder
South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has demanded a full report from the South African Football Association (SAFA) after an administrative error led to FIFA docking Bafana Bafana three World Cup qualifying points.
Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first WC qualification
A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital Praia recently after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the World Cup for the first time.
Watch: Teko reflects on Bafana’s World Cup qualification
Teko Modise outlines the main factors driving Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualification and recent resurgence.
African 2026 World Cup qualifying talking points
Cape Verde and Ghana turned from zeros to heroes among supporters by qualifying this week for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
‘FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary.
Bafana and PSL punching above their weight
South Africa’s return to the World Cup is anchored not on star exports, but on the strength and resilience of the PSL.
Bafana Bafana qualify for 2026 World Cup!
Bafana Bafana defeated Rwanda 3-0 in Mbombela on Tuesday to win Group C and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Cape Verde make history with first World Cup berth
Cape Verde stunned Eswatini 3–0 on Monday, punching their ticket to the 2026 World Cup and earning their debut on football’s biggest stage.