2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

South African coach Hugo Broos during the South African national men's soccer team squad announcement at SABC Studios on March 19, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Broos reveals that Brazil are keen to play Bafana Bafana but asking for $5 million

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has revealed that they would have loved to play some of the world’s top footballing nations, like Brazil, but they are too expensive, asking for $5 million.

South African coach Hugo Broos during the South African national men's soccer team squad announcement at SABC Studios on March 19, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Hugo Broos calls on omitted players to look in the mirror

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says players omitted from the latest squad must take responsibility as he shapes his selection for the FIFA World Cup.

SABC Sport - Keletso Totlhanyo

SABC and McDonald’s strengthen partnership ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Head of SABC Sport Keletso Totlhanyo says the partnership with McDonald’s is built to ensure that South Africans access the broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Orlando Pirates forward Andre de Jong

Andre de Jong: Orlando Pirates switch boosts World Cup ambitions

Newly signed Orlando Pirates attacker Andre de Jongh believes his move to the Sea Robbers greatly improves his chances of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.

SA president Cyril Ramaphosa and France football legend Marcel Desailly

Marcel Desailly warns FIFA World Cup rivals not to rule Bafana out

French football legend and FIFA ambassador Marcel Desailly believes that, while Bafana Bafana are not expected to go all the way at the World Cup, they should not be dismissed as a potential surprise package.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos

Hugo Broos shrugs off backlash after AFCON failure

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shrugged off the criticism and calls for his head as he shifts focus to preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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