FIFA World Cup 2026
MAHLATSE AT THE WORLD CUP | Latest developments at FIFA World Cup 2026
Keeping you updated with all the latest developments at the 2026 Fifa World Cup
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MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | What Broos needs to do as Bafana meet Czechia
All eyes on the coach and his tactical approach as South Africa aim to bounce back from Mexico defeat
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Bafana v Czechia in second World Cup game — all you need to know
Kickoff time, TV, venue, trivia, star players to look out for, tactics, match officials and more
By Marc Strydom
The battle of Atlanta: five key players for Bafana
A win against the physically imposing Europeans would refresh South Africa’s ambitions of qualifying for the last 32.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Broos must get approach right as Bafana have it all to play for against Czechia
South Africans have to find answer to Europeans’ physicality and strength at set pieces
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Messi reaffirms enduring influence with World Cup hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria
Haaland scores twice as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on World Cup return, Austria in nervy win over Jordan
By Reuters
How move to Cyprus revived Maseko’s love for football
Several Injuries led to him falling down the pecking order at star-studded Mamelodi Sundowns where coach Miguel Cardoso had enough options on the bench.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Mbappé brace sparks France to opening World Cup win against game Senegal
Le Bleus give early indication they are worthy of their favourites tag in their opener in New York
By Reuters
MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Bafana in high spirits after prep for Czechia
Coach Hugo Broos his usual self as SA train before leaving for Atlanta for clash against physical Europeans
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Key facts about Bafana’s next World Cup opponents, Czechia
Having lost the opener of the World Cup 2-0 to one of the hosts, Mexico, in Mexico City last Thursday, Bafana Bafana know a win against Czechia is non-negotiable
By Sihle Ndebele
MAHLATSE MPHAHLELE | Coach Broos, change approach, unleash Mofokeng for Czechia
No room for error for the Bafana coach in finding the correct line-up against the physical, aerially strong Europeans
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Anyone doubting Bafana ‘better think again’, says Thapelo Maseko
South Africans have bounced back from a tournament-opening defeat before, winger points out
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
‘Top-quality’ Egypt not at World Cup to make up numbers, says Hassan after Belgium draw
Iran fight back to draw 2-2 with New Zealand, Uruguay held by Saudi Arabia
Portugal eye fast start against DRC in bid for elusive World Cup glory
Portugal’s latest bid for World Cup glory begins in Houston on Wednesday when they take on the DRC in a Group K clash against a side appearing at their first global finals in 52 years
By Reuters
World Cup debutants Cape Verde stun Spain with 0-0 draw in Atlanta
One of the tournament favourites could find no way past the debutants and their keeper Vozinha
By Reuters
