CF Talavera de la Reina Overview

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy has launched a scathing attack on the South African Football Association [SAFA] regarding their lack of foresight in planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The retired star believes the quality of opposition selected for SA's warm-up matches is insufficient for a global showpiece.

The South Africa legend has hit out at the exclusion of Brandon Petersen and Gift Links from the Bafana Bafana squad for the upcoming World Cup. The former Premier Soccer League coach believes that performance on the pitch should always outweigh personal preferences when selecting a national team for the global showpiece.

Here GOAL brings you all the details of the friendly match between Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana and Rudolph Speid's Reggae Boyz. The last time these sides met was 16 years ago when they played a in South Africa's warm-up for the 2010 global tournament.

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about South Korea vs Czech Republic at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.