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The World Cup has had no shortage of iconic moments across nearly 100 years of history. Every four years, billions of fans congregate to watch a tournament that has provided more drama, heartbreak and joy than any other event in sporting history. Football's grandest stage, the World Cup has always offered a platform for legends to be born, but it has also seen reputations destroyed and the downfall of so many famous faces.

Following a controversial squad announcement by SAFA and Hugo Broos on Wednesday night, while the nation was glued to their screens, backlash quickly followed over how the six players who missed the final cut were treated. However, amid the outrage, there now appears to be a twist in the tale, with reports suggesting the omitted stars will still travel to the global showpiece.

The former Bafana star has sensationally called for an official apology to be issued to players left out of the final World Cup squad, insisting the manner of their omission was deeply flawed. The South African legend argues that the public nature of the squad cuts was poorly handled and potentially damaging, suggesting that the affected players may require professional support to fully recover from the emotional fallout of missing out on football’s biggest stage.

Bafana's 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations have been hit by a significant administrative hurdle just days before the tournament’s kick-off in North America. The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed that the national team’s departure has been delayed due to ongoing visa complications for several members of the traveling party.