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Doc Khumalo on Bafana vs Canada - 'We don’t have to disrespect them'

South Africa are riding high after securing a historic place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the challenge only gets tougher from here. After finishing second in Group A, Hugo Broos’ side is preparing for a high-stakes encounter against co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles. Local legend Doctor Khumalo has now offered his expert insight on how the South African national team should navigate this daunting fixture.

McKenzie makes bold Bafana claim: 'Not a madman speaking’

The minister has sensationally claimed that Bafana Bafana are destined to reach the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a bold show of confidence, the politician insisted he is not a "madman" for believing Hugo Broos’ side can go all the way and lift the most prestigious trophy in global football.

Czechia v South Africa: Group A - FIFA World Cup 2026

Broos reveals latest stance on Bafana future - 'I still have too much energy'

The former Cameroon national team coach has admitted the emotional toll of being away from his family will lead to his departure as Bafana Bafana head coach, despite the team's historic run at the 2026 World Cup. The veteran Belgian tactician has transformed South African football since his arrival, but the pull of retirement to enjoy his personal life in Europe is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

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Winners & losers of the World Cup group stage

The group stage of the 2026 World Cup came to a dramatic conclusion on Saturday evening, as Austria scored a 96th-minute equaliser against Algeria to qualify for the knockout stage while simultaneously eliminating Iran, who had been set to progress as one of the tournament's third-placed finishers. Elsewhere, Lionel Messi came off the bench to help Argentina maintain their 100 percent winning record with a 3-1 victory over Jordan and, in doing so, the No.10 extended his record-breaking goals tally at the finals to 19.

SAFA confirm Pitso's Bafana application

The renowned coach was recently linked with a return to North Africa with Pyramids FC but those reports may be wide of the mark as news has broken that Jingles is one of 80 applicants received by the South African Football Association (SAFA) for the soon-to-be vacant head coach role.

Booth hails Mbokazi-Okon partnership - 'They are the new midfielders of the day'

The former Bafana Bafana international has heaped praise on the emerging defensive partnership between the two defenders during South Africa's 2026 World Cup campaign. The former Mamelodi Sundowns man believes Hugo Broos has finally found the perfect balance in the heart of the backline as the nation prepares for a historic knockout stage clash.