ALBAWABA - South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said that his nation, a previous World Cup host in 2010, was made to "look like fools." After t

Officials engaging with the US embassy on Sunday to try to still get the team on their flight on time

CAPE TOWN, May 31 : South Africa failed to depart for the 2026 World Cup as planned on Sunday after some players and officials were yet to receive visas 11 days ahead of their…

South Africa’s national football team has postponed its departure for the FIFA World Cup after visa challenges disrupted travel arrangements for several players and officials.

Gayton McKenzie has publicly condemned the South African Football Association for a visa blunder that delayed Bafana Bafana's departure to Mexico, calling for accountability and…

World Cup delegation held up as players await visas for Mexico, whom South Africa face in the opening game in 11 days.

Minister of Sports Gayton McKenzie said the situation was "embarrassing and grossly unfair" for the squad.

Hubo duros cuestionamientos del ministro de Deportes respecto de la situación de los Bafana Bafana

Bafana Bafana's journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026 faces a setback as visa issues delay their departure for Mexico.

South Africa's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a major setback after visa delays left the team stranded 11 days ...

After a delay due to visa complications, Bafana Bafana is set to jet off to the US for the FIFA World Cup on Monday

Bafana Bafana's World Cup preparations hit a snag as a visa blunder delays their departure for the tournament, prompting Minister Gayton McKenzie to demand accountability from…

South Africa will play in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup against co-hosts Mexico.

South Africa’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has demanded an explanation after the country’s football team was delayed travelling to Mexico ahead of the World Cup due to visa…

Bafana Bafana, will now embark on their journey to the FIFA World Cup in the United States on Monday, following a delay caused by visa complications for the team.

ALBAWABA - South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said that his nation, a previous World Cup host in 2010, was made to "look like fools." After t

South Africa are due to play in the first match of the World Cup against co-hosts Mexico

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South Africa's national team finally departed for Mexico on Monday ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a visa delay forced the squad ...