Broos doesn't believe much in Bafana Bafana's chances of playing the role of the tearful ones in the 2026 World Cup!The path ahead for South Africa's

South Africa are set for the tournament, where they have been placed in Group A alongside the co-hosts, hoping to get the needed result that will see them get into the knockout phase. The country has never made it past the initial phase in the competition,

Remember: due to the expanded format of this World Cup the top two nations from all 12 groups will automatically qualify for the Round of 32 in the knockout rounds. The eight third-place teams with the best record will join them in the last 32. Based on that, here's our 2026 World Cup group stage predictions below.

Sergio Busquets won the World Cup with Spain at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the MLS Cup with Inter Miami in 2025. He was 21 when he starred in Spain's midfield alongside Xabi Alonso and Xavi at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The 37-year-old announced that he will retire once Inter Miami's championship celebrations are finished.

Mexico will face South Africa, South Korea and a currently undetermined European opponent in the 2026 World Cup group stage.

The first game of the World Cup will be co-hosts Mexico v South Africa. That was the same opening game in 2010 when South Africa were the hosts. It ended 1-1. Speaking of France playing Senegal, here's highlights of when Les Bleus were stunned by the African side in 2002.

Three Mexican cities poised to host 2026 World Cup matches are finishing renovations and bracing for massive crowds attending FIFA fan festivals.