2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

Gayton McKenzie (Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture)

McKenzie assures that 16 World Cup winners’ travel costs are fully covered by sponsors

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has announced the names of the 16 Lucky Football Fans who will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup to watch the opening game between Mexico and Bafana Bafana.

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Algeria's Zidane suffers freak facial injury, World Cup dream hangs in the balance

Granada and Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane suffered a serious facial injury for his Spanish side that has jeopardised his chances of playing at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike faces year out and World Cup heartbreak after Achilles rupture

Liverpool are bracing for a major setback after forward Hugo Ekitike suffered a serious Achilles injury that could sideline him for up to a year and rule him out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

SAFA, CAF and FIFA referee Abongile Tom during the 2025 AFCON

Referee Abongile Tom lifts lid on FIFA World Cup journey

PSL and FIFA-accredited referee Abongile Tom says he is living his dream after being confirmed as one of the match officials for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America.

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Carlos Queiroz named new Ghana ahead of World Cup

The Ghana Football Association have announced the appointment of former Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Queiroz as their new head coach for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Thomas Tuchel: Phil Foden 'not guaranteed' England 2026 World Cup spot

Thomas Tuchel has admitted that Phil Foden is not certain to make England's squad for the 2026 World Cup after failing to impress in the latest international break.

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