FIFA WORLD CUP

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Brazil's 95th-minute winner breaks Japanese hearts in Houston

Brazil advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup following a dramatic 2-1 win over a spirited Japan in their Round of 32 clash in Houston, USA, on Monday.

Bafana Bafana defender Aubrey Modiba

Modiba makes the case for Broos to stay on as Bafana coach

Bafana Bafana defender Aubrey Modiba says he’s hoping that head coach Hugo Broos could stay beyond the expiry of his contract after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, based on the impact he’s had on the national team.

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Hajime Moriyasu backs Japan to upset Brazil in World Cup despite Takefusa Kubo injury

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has revealed he will decide his team's penalty takers in advance if Monday's FIFA World Cup round of 32 clash with Brazil in Houston goes to a shootout.

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Broos addresses his future on the back of ‘successful’ World Cup campaign

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos, says clarity on his future will be given in the next few days after he was asked if he’s sticking to his original decision to not renew his contract when the FIFA World Cup is over.

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Bafana left heartbroken as Appollis reflects on Canada defeat

Bafana Bafana winger Oswin Appollis believes South Africa produced a committed performance against Canada but ultimately came up short against a determined opponent that ended their FIFA World Cup campaign.

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Broos points to growing belief as Africa shines at the World Cup

With nine out of a possible 10 African teams in the FIFA World Cup knockout phase, the story of the motherland continent has been well written at this World Cup.

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