FIFA WORLD CUP

SA president Cyril Ramaphosa and France football legend Marcel Desailly

Marcel Desailly warns FIFA World Cup rivals not to rule Bafana out

French football legend and FIFA ambassador Marcel Desailly believes that, while Bafana Bafana are not expected to go all the way at the World Cup, they should not be dismissed as a potential surprise package.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Bafana Bafana Captain Ronwen Williams at the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy Tour at the Union Buildings

World Cup reality hits home for Bafana skipper after Ramaphosa interaction

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says the reality of the FIFA World Cup has truly set in after taking part in the trophy tour and receiving a message of support from President Cyril Ramaphosa this week.

Ronwen Williams during the South Africa men's national soccer team training session and press conference at DHL Stadium on November 18, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bafana skipper says facing Mexico in the opener provides perfect World Cup stimulus

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says facing host nation Mexico in the opening match of next year’s FIFA World Cup is exactly the kind of energy the team needs heading into the tournament.

Didier Drogba poses for a photo on the Green Carpet ahead of The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 on February 27, 2023 in Paris, France.

Didier Drogba gives expanded 48-team World Cup seal of approval

Former Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has endorsed the expanded FIFA World Cup format ahead of tonight’s draw.

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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Norway, Portugal finish top with big wins

Norway and Portugal claimed the top spots in Group I and F respectively after winning their 2026 World Cup qualifiers in convincing fashion on Sunday.

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Jude Bellingham outburst sparks Thomas Tuchel warning in England win

Thomas Tuchel made it clear that "behaviour is key" after Jude Bellingham reacted angrily to being substituted during England's 2-0 victory over Albania in Tirana.