MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Mbokazi cleared to play for Bafana against Mexico
Aubrey Modiba looks to be cleared from injury and should start at left-back in 2026 World Cup opener
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
What Bafana must get right against Mexico
Noise and global attention at the opening game a major factor for coach Hugo Broos’s World Cup babes in the wood.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Bafana coach Broos banking on Champions League experience of Sundowns players
Lyle Foster’s EPL experience can also help as SA meet co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup opening game at the Azteca
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
2026 WORLD CUP GROUP K | Portugal and Colombia dark horses; DRC make historic return
Colombia tipped as dark horses after record unbeaten run and Copa América success
By Marc Strydom
Kapp annoyed but Proteas hope to hit their stride against Australia
Weather disrupts final preparations ahead of T20 World Cup opener at Old Trafford
By Stuart Hess
World Cup’s over-40 stars prove age is just a number
Veterans Ronaldo and Messi lead unprecedented over-40 contingent
By Reuters
2026 WORLD CUP GROUP K | Portugal and Colombia dark horses, DRC make historic return
There might also be more to Uzbekistan than meets the eye
By Marc Strydom
Tete Dijana has work cut out winning first Comrades up-run
A victory on Sunday would see him complete the collection of both up and down races
By Neville Khoza
Sinesipho Dambile to face teen world No 1 Gout in Oslo Diamond League meet
South African takes on the world’s fastest 200m sprinter so far this year
By David Isaacson
Iran says ticket allocation withdrawn days before World Cup
Africa’s top referee, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, from Somalia was denied US entry
By Reuters
MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Modiba in race to be fit for Bafana-Mexico
There is cover at left-back, but the Sundowns star’s experience could be crucial in World Cup opener
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Electricity in the air as Boks gear up for Gqeberha, says Erasmus
Coach Rassie Erasmus has welcomed new faces as the Boks prepare for Barbarians clash
By George Byron
2026 WORLD CUP GROUP L | England, Croatia should proceed; Ghana have memories to erase
Panama’s ranking suggests they might punch above their weight and surpass their 2018 debut in a tough group
By Anathi Wulushe
Bafana will ‘fight like lions’ against ‘complete team’ Mexico, says Broos
Bafana Bafana promise to 'fight like lions' when they face a tough Mexico team and hostile crowd in World Cup opener
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
NEIL MANTHORP | SA cricketers can’t be blamed for seeking greener pastures
Young players are more likely to make career decisions based on business pragmatism
By Neil Manthorp
