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
LIVE UPDATES | Bafana on back foot as Mexico take early lead in World Cup opener
Catch the live updates of the 2026 World Cup opening game at Estadio Azteca here
By Marc Strydom
World Cup sponsor Hisense aims to unearth football talent in Soweto
Chinese tech giant to build five-a-side pitch at Soweto Towers in Orlando
By Sihle Ndebele
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
‘Smiling Assassin’ confident of clinching her fifth Comrades win
The Smiling Assassin is looking to cement her dominance with another victory in the women’s field after winning in 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025, while Dijana is gunning for his fourth success and first in the Up Run.
By Neville Khoza
Malajika to fight for WBC world title in Japan
That is how Nivi Grogor reacted when asked if her Golden Gloves boxing promotion will stage the vacant WBC junior bantamweight world title between Tomoya Tsuboi and Ricardo “Magic Man” Malajika.
By Bongani Magasela
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
ARENA SPORTS SHOW | Sundowns and Pirates players key for Bafana at the World Cup
South Arica play the opening match of the World Cup against co-hosts Mexico at Estadio Azteca on Thursday
MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Wait finally over as tournament kicks off at Azteca
Famed venue will be packed with a wall of green supporters behind Mexico as they face Bafana Bafana.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Magesi’s Freese counts on home ground advantage to see off Milford
Dikwena tša Meetse need a victory to retain their Premiership status
By Neville Khoza
Mexico’s star players — what Bafana are up against in World Cup opener
Coach Aguirre has set up Mexico for uncompromising football that gives little away
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
‘I don’t regret anything’: Gianni Infantino on the US hosting the Fifa World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has no regrets about America's World Cup hosting role, despite controversies
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Matikinca wants out of his contract with Smith
Matikinca has teamed up with Colin Nathan and the host prospect from Mdantsane wrote to Boxing SA seeking assistance because he wanted to terminate his contract with Smith. The regulator called them for a meeting and gave them the opportunity to tell thei
By Bongani Magasela
The World Cup kicks off: Bafana must not be overawed by the hostile Azteca
‘The reality is Mexico is the best team in the group,’ says Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos ahead of the opening match
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Tyla to perform SA national anthem for Fifa World Cup opening
Two-time Grammy Award winner Tyla will also be performing a medley of hits, including a collaborative Afropop Fifa track with US rapper Future, titled Game Time.
By Jen Su
