El Salvador U20 Overview

Key ingredients behind Bafana’s improvement: 'In the first game, we lacked two of them'

Bafana legend has outlined the two critical areas where South Africa must excel to secure a place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Czechia, the former defender believes Hugo Broos' side is finally learning how to handle the unique pressures of the global stage.

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

Broos admits Bafana discipline needs fixing

The Belgian coach has expressed his frustration over the disciplinary issues plaguing his squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following a hard-fought draw with Czechia, the Mzansi camp is mourning the loss of a key midfield figure for their final group stage showdown.

Ex-Prem striker slams Bafana vs Czechia as 'kids' football'

The former Watford captain has delivered a scathing assessment of the 1-1 World Cup draw between South Africa and Repre, describing the lack of quality as a poor advertisement for the global showpiece. The former Premier League striker compared the performance of both sides to "kids' football" during a blunt post-match analysis.

Morena applauds Bafana comeback - 'They left everything on the pitch'

The injured Bafana star has lauded the national team's tenacity following their hard-earned draw on Thursday. Despite being sidelined for the tournament, the Mamelodi Sundowns defender was full of praise for how Hugo Broos' side battled back from an early deficit to keep their knockout stage dreams alive.

Petr Cech: Bafana given hope by 'passive' Czechia

The Blues legend has not held back in his assessment of the Repre's World Cup stalemate against South Africa, claiming his nation was far too passive. The former shot-stopper believes that a failure to put Hugo Broos’ men to the sword after taking an early lead was the primary reason they dropped points in Atlanta.

Mokoena reacts to Czechia draw - 'I play better with a yellow card'

The South African midfielder reflected on a bittersweet night for the Mzansi side against Czechia, as Hugo Broos’ team continued their push on the international stage, but the Mamelodi Sundowns star now faces a suspension after picking up a costly booking.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
14	Turkspor Neckarsulm	34	11	6	17	51	61	-10	39	W W L L W
15	Goeppinger SV	34	9	9	16	54	55	-1	36	W L L D L
16	FSV Hollenbach	34	9	8	17	56	69	-13	35	W L L L D
17	FSV 08 Bissingen	34	7	12	15	54	80	-26	33	W L W W W
18	FC Denzlingen	34	5	4	25	35	78	-43	19	L L L L L

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