Here are some of the major talking points, the learnings and the unanswered questions from Africa's FIFA World Cup sides as the opening match creeps closer.

Belgian Hugo Broos, 74, played against hosts Mexico at the 1986 World Cup and will retire after doing the same in 2026 as a manager. South Africa's longest-serving head coach has strengthened the side greatly in his five years at the helm.

South Africa has officially set its roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is the entire 26-man squad for the South Africa national team.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s national men’s soccer team has postponed its travel to Mexico because of visa issues, just 11 days ahead of the World Cup. Bafana Bafana were supposed to leave for Mexico on Sunday to start preparations for the tournament.

For the first time in history, ten African nations are heading to North America for an expanded 48-team tournament. This essential guide highlights five marquee continental stars—Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah,

All South African World Cup players have received their visas after a day-long debacle grounded the team in Johannesburg.

South Africa’s World Cup squad has departed for the tournament a day late and left its assistant coach behind after problems securing travel visas for the United States.

Olwethu Makhanya marks Toronto FC's Josh Sargent in an MLS match this season Dan Hamilton / Imagn Images The Philadelphia Union have rejected an offer for South Africa international center back Olwethu Makhanya from a top Belgian club, sources briefed on ...

The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited the Confederation of African Football (Caf).

FIFA has released a World Cup 2026 Power Rankings page ahead of the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States, giving supporters another way to assess the teams before the action begins. The concept is straightforward.