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World Cup qualifiers: Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire book spots in 2026 global showpiece

Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire confirmed their qualification for the 2026 World Cup in CAF qualifying action on Tuesday night, while Nigeria, Gabon and DR Congo will battle it out in the playoffs for a spot at the global showpiece.

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CONFIRMED: Bafana Bafana book ticket to 2026 FIFA World Cup

Bafana Bafana sealed their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a resounding 3-0 victory against Rwanda in Mbombela, coupled with Nigeria's 4-0 thrashing of Benin.

Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter

Stuart Baxter urges South Africans to keep up World Cup hope

Former Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter says the sooner the team can accept the situation they’re in, the sooner they can focus fully on this evening’s do-or-die World Cup qualifier against Rwanda.

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Ronwen Williams eyes redemption after 2022 World Cup qualifiers pain

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has recalled the agony of their failure to advance to the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-offs, after losing 1-0 to Ghana in their final second round match four years ago.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos

Hugo Broos still weighing Bafana centre-back options for Rwanda

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos admits he has a tough decision to make on who will replace suspended centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi for the all-important fixture against Rwanda.

Bafana Bafana utility player Thapelo Morena

Morena stresses composure in finishing for Bafana’s crucial tie against Rwanda

Bafana Bafana utility player Thapelo Morena has admitted that anxiety kicked in and was their downfall on Friday when they were held to a goalless draw by Zimbabwe in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

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