2026 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos during the South Africa national men's soccer team squad announcement at SABC Studios on March 13, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Hugo Broos: Bafana Bafana need no favours

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says their crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe is their most important game in nearly 24 years.

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Africa World Cup Qualifiers wrap - Algeria secure World Cup final place

Algeria secured their place at the World Cup finals with a 3-0 win over Somalia on Thursday - to join fellow qualified teams Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.

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FIFA World Cup qualifiers: African giants Cameroon, Ghana, Egypt clinch big away wins

Cameroon and Ghana secured convincing wins on the road in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, while Egypt secured top spot in Group A to become the third African team to qualify.

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Newcastle's Anthony Gordon 'gutted' over Tino Livramento's England omission

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has admitted he's "gutted" that teammate Tino Livramento has missed out on Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the October internationals.

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Gennaro Gattuso ready to adapt as Italy chase crucial World Cup points

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso has admitted he is ready to "put my ego aside" and change tactics as the Azzurri prepare for key World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Israel.

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Hugo Broos explains Mdu Shabalala option to replace Rele Mofokeng

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has shed light on why he opted for Kaizer Chiefs attacker Mduduzi Shabalala to replace Orlando Pirates star player Relebohile Mofokeng in the squad to face Zimbabwe and Rwanda.

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