JOHANNESBURG, June 1 : South Africa left for their World Cup training base in Pachuca on Monday ahead of their opening game against co-hosts Mexico on June 11, but did so without assistant coach Helman Mkhalele who has yet to obtain a U.S. visa. The charter flight departed Johannesburg following a frantic 24

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 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 are due to face hosts Mexico in the tournament opener on 11 June

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

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

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

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

South Africa's national men's team has postponed its travel to Mexico due to visa issues. Bafana Bafana was supposed to leave on Sunday to prepare for the World Cup.

Johannesburg (dpa) - Die südafrikanische Nationalmannschaft muss ihre geplante Abreise zur Weltmeisterschaft nach Mexiko wegen Visa-Problemen verschieben. Das teilte der…

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

The team is set to play co-hosts Mexico in the opening game in Mexico City.

The team had been due to leave for their training base on Sunday but that was postponed over paperwork.

The timing could hardly be worse. Head coach Hugo Broos had specifically earmarked Pachuca — situated at 2,300 metres above sea level, as the team's base camp, with altitude…

South Africa’s World Cup buildup hit an unexpected administrative snag on Sunday after visa complications delayed the national team’s scheduled...

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

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World Cup-bound South Africa departed for Mexico on Monday, a day later than planned after visa delays that were heavily criticised at home, including by the government.

JOHANNESBURG, June 1 : South Africa left for their World Cup training base in Pachuca on Monday ahead of their opening game against co-hosts Mexico on June 11, but did so without…