The World Cup did not save South Africa. But for one impossible second, as that ball flew into the top corner, it showed us the country we wanted to be ...

For 16 years, since they walked out as hosts in 2010, South Africa had carried a quiet ache. Three World Cup appearances, not a single knockout match to show for them. The 2010 tournament, played on ...

Mexico and South Africa are facing off to kick off a World Cup for the second time in 16 years. Both teams have faced challenges during that journey.

South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance ...

After scoring an iconic goal against Mexico in the 2010 World Cup, Siphiwe Tshabalala is back at the World Cup as a broadcaster for the opening match.

Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at South Africa, whose unfamiliar squad is drawn largely from their domestic league. What can I expect from South Africa ...

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on ...