Tag: World Cup 2026

  • South Africa has finally broken its sixteen-year World Cup scoring drought in dramatic fashion. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena stepped up under immense pressure to score a historic equalizer, securing a vital 1-1 draw against Czechia and keeping Bafana Bafana’s tournament hopes alive. The national team entered the match desperate for a result after dropping their opening…

  • With only six days left before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, teams are putting the final touches on their preparations, including the kits they will wear throughout the tournament. FIFA has released the official match colors for all 72 group-stage fixtures across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, giving…

  • The South African national team members have left for their World Cup training base in Pachuca, Mexico, in preparation for their opening game against the tournament co-hosts on June 11. The Bafana Bafana team officially left on Monday after their trip was delayed due to visa hurdles. The team departed without assistant coach Helman Mkhalele,…

  • Ticket sales for FIFA World Cup matches in Arlington and other host cities have declined in recent weeks, according to ticket sales data and city officials. Reports indicate that ticket sales have slowed down primarily due to high prices. Some local business owners operating near the host stadiums have not received bookings as expected, with…

  • On this day, the Fรฉdรฉration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was born. FIFA is the international self-governing body for association football, beach soccer, and futsal. It was founded on May 21, 1904, to oversee international competition among the national associations of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland,…

  • As we prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA has expressed confidence that this yearโ€™s edition will be like no other. History will be made with three separate opening ceremonies held across the three host nations: Mexico, Canada, and the United States. For decades, the World Cup has been a celebration of unity and…