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Czechia refuse to dwell on Bafana’s Mexico defeat ahead of Atlanta showdown

Today’s crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup match at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta pits two of the second-oldest coaches in this tournament against each other, and Czechia head coach Miroslav Koubek fired the first salvo yesterday.

Thapelo Maseko in training

Maseko's journey - From setback to the World Cup

Just a few months after returning from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament with a bronze medal, Bafana Bafana attacker Thapelo Maseko found himself sidelined and playing with the Mamelodi Sundown’s juniors, but now he finds himself at the FIFA World Cup.

Cyprus-based attacker Thapelo Maseko

Maseko says greater intensity will be needed against Czechia

As Bafana Bafana finalise their preparations in Pachuca today for their next 2026 FIFA World Cup game against Czechia, Cyprus-based attacker Thapelo Maseko has identified the need for intensity as the area of focus.

Hugo Broos during World Cup opener

Broos urges discipline as Bafana Bafana begin prep for Czechia

Bafana Bafana returned to their base camp in Pachuca on Friday afternoon and have since worked hard to get up to speed before their second group encounter against Czechia on Thursday.

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World Cup qualifiers: Viktor Gyokeres the hero for Sweden, Italy fall short

Sweden and Turkey booked their respective places for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night, while Italy suffered a shock defeat on penalties to end their hopes of qualification.

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