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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.

Polokwane City defender Thabang Matuludi

Polokwane City coach tips Thabang Matuludi as World Cup certainty

Polokwane City coach Phuti Mohafe has highlighted defender Thabang Matuludi’s qualities and consistency, insisting he has done enough to secure a place in the Bafana Bafana team for the FIFA World Cup squad.

Hugo Broos and Bafana Bafana

Hugo Broos urges SAFA support as World Cup preparations take shape

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has offered insight into the team’s preparations for the 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.

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.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos

Sipho Chaine dropped as Themba Zwane returns to Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23 man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Panama with Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Sipho Chaine a notable omission.

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.