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‘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
Five things you need to know about siblings competing in the World Cup
We bring you interesting facts about this year’s tourney.
By Sihle Ndebele
Outrage after Somali referee barred from entering US for historic Fifa World Cup
Fans, global political figures, sports personalities and SA political parties condemn the treatment
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
Three key battles that could determine Mexico v Bafana tie
Mexico hoping home-ground advantage backed by the full crowd will be enough to topple Bafana
By Neville Khoza
Bafana v Mexico: key facts about the opening match
Up to 1.5 billion people worldwide could watch the titanic clash
By Sihle Ndebele
No vuvuzelas, Bafana fans: these are items banned from World Cup stadiums
Vapes are banned inside stadiums across all three host nations
By Sihle Ndebele
WATCH | Bafana finally board their flight to Mexico and the World Cup
Visa issues controversially delayed the national team’s departure by a day
By Sports Staff
Changes to laws of the game come into effect at 2026 World Cup
The International Football Association Board has made changes to the laws of the game which will be applied from the 2026-27 season onwards, and at the World Cup which kicks off on June 11 in the US, Mexico and Canada.
By Reuters
16 years on, the shoe that scored the first goal at 2010 World Cup
How Sascoc’s Bronson Mokabela helped Siphiwe Tshabalala with his history-making boots.
By Thango Ntwasa
Three World Cup ‘lucky fan’ spots reopened after disqualification and missing club representation
Department of sport also addressed an administrative error regarding the Orlando Pirates fan entries
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
