A major visa blunder by SAFA delayed Bafana Bafana's World Cup travel to Mexico; assistant coach and security chief were the last to secure papers.

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 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…

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…

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…

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

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 ...

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.

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.

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…

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

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

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

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