South Africa‘s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a major setback after visa delays left the national team stranded 11 days before the tournament kicks off
Bafana Bafana were scheduled to depart Johannesburg for Mexico City on a chartered flight on Sunday morning, but were forced to remain in South Africa after visas for several players and officials were not issued in time.
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The South African Football Association (SAFA) confirmed the disruption in an official statement, saying the squad could not travel due to visa-related complications affecting members of the delegation.
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