The veteran coach has delivered a scathing assessment of the national team's readiness for the World Cup, admitting he is deeply concerned about their prospects. The former Premier Soccer League tactician believes the side's build-up to the global showpiece has been marred by poor administrative decisions and a fear of facing top-tier opposition.
The Belgian mentor held nothing back after his side’s lacklustre draw against Jamaica, with the 74-year-old tactician admitting the performance fell well short of the standards he expected. The stalemate exposed several areas in need of urgent attention, as his troops continue preparing for a blockbuster World Cup opener against tournament co-hosts Mexico.
Hugo Broos' team took on Rudolph Speid's Reggae Boyz at the Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico on Saturday night. With fans and media barred from attending, little is known about the match with even the scoreline being a subject for debate.
The former Kaizer Chiefs defender has thrown his weight behind the current national team, insisting they have the quality to break their historic World Cup hoodoo. Speaking ahead of the 2026 tournament in North America, the retired center-back believes Hugo Broos' side is equipped to reach the knockout rounds for the first time in South African history.
Attacking midfielder Andre De Jong has lauded the immense influence of the 24-year-old Bucs star following the club's historic treble-winning campaign. The Bafana Bafana international emerged as the talisman for the Sea Robbers, proving to be the difference-maker in a season that saw the Soweto giants dominate the domestic landscape.
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.
The national team captain says the South African camp is buzzing with anticipation as they prepare to reclaim their place on the world stage. In a poetic twist of fate, Bafana are set for a high-stakes showdown against co-hosts Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. The fixture is a nostalgic throwback to the 2010 curtain-raiser, once again pitting the two nations against each other in one of football's most iconic television slots.
Surprise Moriri has thrown his full weight behind Broos’ squad selection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite the inevitable public debate following the announcement of the final roster, the former Mamelodi Sundowns star believes the Belgian tactician has prioritised the right elements for success on the world stage.
The former national team captain has come out strongly in defence of the Burnley star. The 25-year-old forward has found himself under intense scrutiny from a frustrated South African fanbase after his costly penalty miss against Nicaragua, coupled with a dip in form since the Africa Cup of Nations. However, with the global stage fast approaching, legendary former skipper Khune has dismissed the growing criticism, calling for patience and backing the under-fire striker to rediscover his sharp edge when it matters most.
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.
The retired South African midfielder has expressed serious concerns regarding the national team's readiness for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The 2010 veteran believes Hugo Broos’ side has been severely underserved by a preparation schedule that lacked high-profile, elite opposition in the final months of the build-up.
The coach has played down concerns regarding their delayed travel schedule ahead of the global showpiece. The South African national team saw their plans thrown into disarray following administrative delays, but the Belgian tactician is adamant that the setbacks will not hamper their quest for global glory.
South Africa have been handed a stinging reality check ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign by a true icon of African football. Rabah Madjer, legendary former The Dragons striker who represented Algeria at two World Cups, has voiced serious doubts over the country's ability to compete on the global stage.
South Africa head coach is refusing to let off-field chaos derail Bafana Bafana's World Cup ambitions. Despite a series of administrative hurdles that overshadowed their departure, the Belgian tactician is adamant that his squad is ready for the monumental task awaiting them in North America.
