Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has welcomed the technical feedback provided by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger following South Africa's recent World Cup journey. The national team boss was part of the CAF Strategy Conference in Santa Maria, Cape Verde over the weekend where FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development was providing technical data for the African nations who participated in the 2026 tournament.
The South Korean government has officially signaled its intent to overhaul the long-standing military service exemption system for elite athletes. This move comes in the wake of significant public backlash following the recent Asian Games, where celebrations from the national football team sparked a national debate over fairness.
Tottenham Hotspur prospect Yang Min-hyeok has found himself at the centre of a national controversy following South Korea's recent success at the Asian Games. Despite helping his country secure a gold medal on the pitch, the young winger's post-match comments regarding military service exemptions have sparked a significant backlash back home.
The Asian Football Confederation has detailed plans for a new biennial Nations League tournament starting in 2030. The proposed three-tier competition aims to replace uncompetitive friendlies while directly integrating with World Cup and Asian Cup qualification.
Diego Forlan will make his official debut as interim head coach of Uruguay in a friendly against Japan at Miyagi's Q&A Stadium. The iconic forward expressed deep gratitude for returning to the country where he previously represented Cerezo Osaka.
Diego Forlan has embarked on his first international assignment as Uruguay interim head coach without key midfielder Federico Valverde. The Real Madrid star was ruled out of the Asian tour due to a severe ankle injury, prompting Forlan to draft in Palmeiras midfielder Emiliano Martinez.
Son Heung-min represents “money very well spent” for MLS and LAFC, Shaka Hislop has told GOAL, with the former Tottenham star helping to open up new markets for North American soccer. The South Korea international moved to the United States in August 2025 and has made a positive go of making it big in Hollywood while operating under the brightest of spotlights.
Asian football is enjoying an unprecedented boom across Europe's top five leagues, driven by massive contingents from Japan and South Korea. Indonesian talents have also made historic inroads by featuring in four of the top five divisions alongside representatives from Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
Asian footballers have dominated headlines during a record-breaking summer transfer window across Europe's top leagues. From high-profile Premier League moves to major Champions League switches, the region's top talents are making historic strides on the global stage.
The Korea Football Association has named former Spain boss Robert Moreno as interim head coach following their disastrous group-stage exit at the World Cup. The 48-year-old takes over a side in turmoil after Hong Myung-bo stepped down, with the KFA confirming his deal could be extended for the upcoming Asian Cup subject to performance reviews.
It seemed like the 64-year-old had everything sown up after the SAFA NEC approved his candidacy but a report in the French media has linked a Chelsea legend with the South Africa job. Despite this, Jingles is still considered the frontrunner to replace Hugo Broos.
South Africa’s national team stars have taken a selfless stand following their World Cup campaign, insisting that a significant portion of their tournament earnings be funnelled back into the country's youth structures. Rather than focusing solely on their own financial gain, the national team squad is prioritising the future of the domestic game to ensure the next generation of talent has the resources to thrive.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly head coach has broken his silence regarding a potential return to the South African national team dugout. With current boss Hugo Broos nearing the end of his contract, speculation has reached fever pitch regarding who will lead the nation into the next cycle. Mosimane has now confirmed that the South African Football Association (SAFA) has initiated contact with him and other candidates to discuss a long-term succession strategy.
South Africa’s Sports Minister has addressed the growing controversy surrounding expenditure related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As public scrutiny intensifies over government spending, the minister has moved to clarify the specific nature of these costs and why they were necessary for the nation's global standing.
The 2026 World Cup is over, and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. With the expanded 48-nation tournament coming to a close, following a month of thrilling action in North America, which star has taken home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL lists the tournament's most prolific performers.
The South Africa coach has spoken with Belgian media and confirmed that his record-breaking tenure as the team’s boss has come to an end following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But the 74-year-old did, once again, express his hope that he could still be involved in some sort of part time capacity with the national team.
Bafana Bafana captain has praised the impact of Maseko’s move to Cyprus, suggesting the switch was vital in rediscovering the winger’s best form. The 22-year-old emerged as a key figure for South Africa during their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It was the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, before succumbing to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a classic.
The South African football legend has singled out the former Buccaneer as a future icon of the national game following his breakout performances on the world stage. The former Leeds United captain believes the young defender possesses the rare mental and physical attributes required to reach the very top of the sport.
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has lifted the lid on the internal tactical and psychological reset that saved the national team’s historic 2026 World Cup campaign. Following a bruising opening night, the Belgian tactician staged a high-stakes intervention that transformed his squad from stage-fright victims into knockout-stage contenders.
The Belgian tactician believes South Africa have laid the perfect foundation to conquer the continent following their historic run at the ongoing global showpiece. After reaching the knockout stages for the first time, the 74-year-old is now shifting his focus toward securing silverware at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
Republic of Korea
