FIFA World Cup 2026
Dembélé says criticism of France captain Mbappé has gone too far
Les Bleus striker faces scrutiny over leadership and Real Madrid’s trophyless season
By Reuters
US prepare for tough opener against Paraguay, Canada ready to embrace World Cup pressure
Recent US results boost team confidence, coach highlights improved mentality
By Reuters
MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Bafana’s sobering defeat leaves Broos much to ponder
Having no traditional wingers and no playmaker backfired for South Africa in the World Cup opener
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
POLL | After Bafana’s defeat against Mexico, how do you feel about their World Cup chances?
Should South African soccer fans stay hopeful that Bafana Bafana will advance further in the Fifa World Cup tournament?
By TimesLIVE
Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices
Some fans at the stadium blamed the high ticket prices for the rows of empty seats
Aguirre proud as Mexico overcome nerves to win World Cup opener against Bafana
Co-hosts end seven-match winless streak in World Cup openers against SA that finished with nine men
By Reuters
Soccer fan or not, here’s how you can get the blokecore look
Even if you barely know your goals from your fouls, here’s how to look football fit
By Thango Ntwasa
Broos defends tactics, says Bafana frustrated Mexico for large parts of the game
Coach says seven days are more than enough to regroup and strategise for physical Czechia
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Tyla and Mzansi Youth Choir fly SA flag at World Cup opening ceremony
Her standout optical-illusion dress featured the colours of the SA flag with a sculptured wired flounce at the bottom, representing the vuvuzela.
By Jen Su
With fighting spirit, South Korea’s beauty triumphs over Czech set-piece beasts
Koreans showing trademark indomitable spirit with a come-from-behind victory to join Mexico atop Group A
By Reuters
Bafana have a knife at their throats after scrappy defeat to Mexico
Red cards for Sphephelo Sithole, Themba Zwane leave team missing two key players
By Mahlatse Mphahlele in Mexico
Broos springs a few surprises for Bafana’s World Cup opener
Formation and personnel might not be what was expected, as coach opts for fascinating approach against Mexico
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
BLOW BY BLOW | Bafana suffer two red cards as they lose against Mexico
Catch the live updates of the 2026 World Cup opening game at Estadio Azteca here
By Marc Strydom
An amazing tale — Bafana coach Broos and Mexico’s Aguirre squared up as players in 1986 opener
The former Mexico and Belgium players faced off in opening game of the 1986 World Cup
By Marc Strydom
Mexico v Bafana, World Cup opening ceremony and kickoff — all you need to know
Opening ceremony at Estadio Azteca set to feature music stars and historic spectacle
By Marc Strydom
