South Africans were proud to see Tyla perform the national anthem ahead of Bafana Bafana's World Cup opener against Mexico but many joked that Fifa gave the Grammy winner a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment.

Tyla, the Grammy-winning South African artist, is set to make history at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by performing the national anthem and representing African music on a global stage.

The Mzansi Youth Choir has united to cheer on Bafana Bafana as they return to the World Cup stage, sharing an inspiring video message ahead of their highly anticipated match…