The South African Football Association (Safa) says most players and technical staff in the Bafana Bafana squad have received their visas, and their aircraft to the 2026 World Cup was set for take-off on Monday. Safa said “four members of the camp” remain without visas, but it is hopeful those will be resolved in time to be on the chartered flight with the rest of the squad. Safa apologised to South Africans for the administrative blunder that resulted in the team failing to leave as scheduled on Sunday and thanked the international relations & co-operation department (Dirco) and US consulate for their assistance in speedily resolving the matter. “Safa held an emergency committee meeting on Sunday night where a number of issues around the South African senior men’s national team’s delayed travel plans to Mexico were discussed by the members,” the association said on Monday.“It was revealed in the meeting that the only outstanding visas were for four members of the camp. However, Safa is working with the relevant authorities to ensure they also board the flight to North America.“To strengthen operational co-ordination during the Fifa 2026 World Cup, Safa can further reveal that a three-member organising committee has been established to manage the team’s administrative affairs, comprising Bafana Bafana head of delegation David Molwantwa, Safa finance committee chair Mxolisi Sibam and team manager Vincent Tseka.“The three will work together to ensure any logistical or administrative matters that may arise are dealt with expeditiously.“While the visa delays resulted in the team losing a valuable day in its travel and preparation schedule, Safa is satisfied the matter has been substantially resolved and the team’s World Cup plans remain on course.All @BafanaBafana players received their visas to travel to the USA, outstanding is assistant coach, team doctor, head of security and one analyst. The charter will leave tomorrow.— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) May 31, 2026