South Africa
The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in men's international football and is run by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. Nicknamed Bafana Bafana (lit. Wikipedia
| Official name | South African Football Association |
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| Stadium | Polokwane, South Africa |
| Founded | 1991 (age 35) |
| FIFA Ranking | 60 Place |
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 FIFA World Cup African Cup of Nations |
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Goal Thapelo Maseko 63', South Africa-South Korea 1:0
South Africa 1 - 0 South Korea Highlights
Czech Republic 1 - 1 South Africa Highlights
Goal Teboho Mokoena 83', Czech Republic-South Africa 1:1
Goal Michal Sadílek 6', Czech Republic-South Africa 1:0
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Mexico 2 - 0 South Africa Highlights
César Montes red card (Mexico-South Africa 90')
Themba Zwane red card (Mexico-South Africa 84')
Goal Raúl Jiménez 67', Mexico-South Africa 2:0
Sphephelo Sithole red card (Mexico-South Africa 50')
Goal Julián Quiñones 9', Mexico-South Africa 1:0
Stephen Eustaquio ends South Africa's last 16 chances with a volley for Canada to win 1-0 new
dailysports.net7 minutes
South Africa's hopes of a last-16 place at the World Cup came to a crashing end this evening as they lost 1-0to Canada in Los Angeles
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"Football is life": Ted Lasso star attends South Africa vs Canada match new
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Actor Cristo Fernandez, best known for his role as footballer Dani Rojas in the series "Ted Lasso," was spotted at the Los Angeles stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between South Africa and Canada
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South Africa's head coach sets age record in World Cup playoffs
dailysports.net2 hours
The playoff showdown between South Africa and Canada has only just kicked off, but one unique historic record has already been officially set
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South Africa make goalline clearance to deny Canada in first World Cup knockout match
Yahoo1 hours
BBCSun, June 28, 2026 at 6:55 PM UTC
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Fair referee decision? Canada appealed for a penalty, but the referee ruled the South African player did not foul
dailysports.net1 hours
Late in the first half of the World Cup Round of 16 match between South Africa and Canada, a highly controversial and fast-paced moment unfolded—one that is sure to spark debate after the final whistle
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World Cup 2026: South Korea president calls for government investigation into team's early exit, head coach Hong Myung-bo resigns
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Following South Korea's elimination from the 2026 World Cup after losing to South Africa, 1-0, on Wednesday, Taegeuk Warriors head coach Hong Myung-bo announced he is stepping down from his position
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Who are the ITV pundits, commentators and presenters for South Africa vs Canada?
FourFourTwo2 hours
Sunday will mark the beginning of the World Cup knockout stage with a clash between two sides who have never made it out of the groups before
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Canada's Jesse March expects an intense and a spirited South Africa in their World Cup last-32 match tonight
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Jesse Marsch expects South Africa to be a very intense team in their approach this evening the last-32 World Cup match
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South Africa v Canada: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
theguardian.com4 hours
PreambleBeing a footballer is the greatest thing in the world, right? We all spend our lives doing something, and how wonderful it must be for that something to be something we love, surfing extremes of emotion with teammates who become family
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Ronwen Williams | age 34 |  |
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Sipho Chaine | age 29 | |
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Ricardo Goss | age 32 |  |
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Khulumani Ndamane | age 22 | |
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Aubrey Modiba | age 30 | |
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Mbekezile Mbokazi | age 20 |  |
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Samukelo Kabini | age 22 |  |
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Nkosinathi Sibisi | age 30 | |
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Khuliso Mudau | age 31 | |
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Ime Okon | age 22 |  |
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Olwethu Makhanya | age 22 |  |
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Bradley Cross | age 25 |  |
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Tholo Matuludi | age 27 |  |
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Teboho Mokoena | age 29 | |
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Thalente Mbatha | age 26 | |
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Tshepang Moremi | age 25 | |
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Themba Zwane | age 36 | |
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Sphephelo Sithole | age 27 |  |
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Jayden Adams | age 25 | |
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Kamogelo Sebelebele | age 23 | |
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Oswin Appollis | age 24 | |
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Lyle Foster | age 25 | |
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Relebohile Mofokeng | age 21 | |
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Thapelo Maseko | age 22 |  |
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Iqraam Rayners | age 30 | |
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Evidence Makgopa | age 26 | |
