Thanks to Dirco and US consulate for assistance resolving visa issue that resulted from administrative bungle

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

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’s departure for the 2026 World Cup was delayed on Sunday after some players were yet to receive their visas.The team was due to leave on a charter…

CAPE TOWN, May 31 : South Africa will depart for the World Cup on Monday, a day later than planned, after all the players received their visas to travel through the United States,…

CAPE TOWN, May 31 — South Africa’s departure for the 2026 World Cup was delayed today after some players were yet to receive their visas.The team was due to leave on a...

World Cup-bound South Africa has delayed its departure for the global showpiece after visa problems disrupted the team's travel plans, the national football association said on…

South Africa's World Cup departure is delayed due to visa issues for players and officials. SAFA is working to resolve the travel debacle.

Team was due to leave on a charter flight for training base in the Mexican city of Pachuca, but that has been delayed.

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’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.

Thanks to Dirco and US consulate for assistance resolving visa issue that resulted from administrative bungle

Association thanks Dirco and US consulate for assistance resolving visa issue that resulted from administrative bungle

The South African Football Association (Safa) has apologised to the nation for Bafana Bafana’s travel delays heading to the Fifa World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.

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Visa issues controversially delayed the national team’s departure by a day