South Africa
Jayden Adams, Bafana Bafana midfielder, found dead at 25
Jayden Adams, the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder who represented South Africa at the 2026 World Cup, was found dead at his Cape Town home on 11 July. He was 25.…
South Africa U20 face France in World Cup final
South Africa's U20 side face France in the U20 World Cup final today, defending the title they won two years ago. Kickoff details are still emerging, but the match marks a historic moment for South African football, an age-group world champion with a chance to do it again on the biggest stage.…
Junior Boks chase back-to-back U20 World Cup titles against France
Your Junior Springboks face France in the U20 World Championship final on Saturday. South Africa are the defending champions.…
Jayden Adams dies at 25, police open investigation
Jayden Adams is dead. The Bafana Bafana midfielder, 25, died on Saturday, 12 July 2026, and South African police have opened an investigation.…
Jayden Adams dies at 25, Bafana Bafana in mourning
Jayden Adams, the South Africa international who featured at the 2026 World Cup, has died at the age of 25. His partner paid tribute on Saturday: "Une partie de mon cœur est partie avec toi", a part of my heart has gone with you.…
Jayden Adams dies at 25, weeks after Bafana Bafana's World Cup run
Jayden Adams, the Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, is dead. He was 25.…
Jayden Adams, South Africa World Cup midfielder, dies at 25
Devastating news. South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25.…
Broos remains South Africa coach after historic World Cup
Hugo Broos is staying on as South Africa head coach after the team's historic 2026 World Cup run. The 74-year-old Belgian, whose future had been uncertain following the round of 32 exit to Canada, has confirmed he will continue in the role.…
Broos undecided as Bafana Bafana reflect on Canada heartbreak
Hugo Broos has not said whether he will stay. The 74-year-old Belgian took Bafana Bafana to their first World Cup knockout stage, then watched Canada end it with a stoppage-time winner.…
Broos future up in the air as South Africa reflect on World Cup run
Hugo Broos has not yet confirmed whether he will stay on as Bafana Bafana coach. The 74-year-old Belgian took South Africa to their first ever World Cup knockout stage, a round of 32 exit to Canada after a stoppage-time Stephen Eustáquio goal.…
Seven African teams fall in record World Cup round of 32 exit
CAF set a record no one wanted. Seven African nations went out in the round of 32 at this World Cup: South Africa, Ivory Coast, DR Congo, Senegal, Algeria, Cape Verde, and Ghana.…
Canada face Morocco after knocking South Africa out
South Africa's World Cup conquerors, Canada, face Morocco in the round of 16 on Saturday, the first knockout match for both nations at this stage. It was Canada who ended Bafana Bafana's historic campaign in the round of 32, Stephen Eustáquio's stoppage-time winner sealing a 1–0 victory that silenced a dressing room still coming to terms with how close they came.…
South Africa exit T20 World Cup after England semifinal defeat
South Africa's women cricketers fell 40 runs short against England in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup semifinal on Friday, with Nat Sciver-Brunt proving the difference for the English side. The defeat ends South Africa's hopes of reaching the final.…
South Africa women target another England semi-final scalp
South Africa's women's cricket team face England in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final. England have never beaten South Africa at this stage.…
Proteas face England in T20 World Cup semi-final
South Africa's women cricketers face England in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final this weekend, a fixture that has become something of a hoodoo for the English side. Your team have beaten England at this exact stage before and carry the psychological edge into the knockout clash.…
Sciver-Brunt fit for T20 semi-final against South Africa
Nat Sciver-Brunt has declared herself fit for England's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Thursday. The all-rounder missed the group-stage finale with a minor niggle but trained fully Wednesday and is ready to go.…
Broos among nine World Cup coaches with uncertain futures
Hugo Broos is not alone. The 74-year-old Belgian is one of nine World Cup coaches whose future hangs in the balance after the tournament, according to Marca.…
Broos stays silent as Bafana's post-World Cup wait goes on
There are no new football stories to report on South Africa today. The lull after the Canada defeat continues, no confirmed friendlies, no squad announcements, and no word from Hugo Broos on his future.…
South Africa fall to Canada, Korea showdown looms
South Africa fell to Canada in a Geopolitics World Cup match Tuesday, though the score was not reported. The defeat comes with Bafana Bafana's actual World Cup fate still hanging in the balance, they sit third in Group A with one point, and everything rides on the final group match against South Korea.…
Eustaquio late strike ends South Africa's World Cup
It is over. Canada 1–0 South Africa in the Round of 16 on Sunday, and Stephen Eustaquio scored the goal that knocked you out on 83 minutes.…
Eustáquio sends South Africa out deep in stoppage time
Your World Cup is over. Canada 1–0 South Africa in the round of 32 on Sunday, and it took until the 92nd minute for Stephen Eustáquio to find the winner.…
South Africa face Canada in first-ever World Cup knockout match
Sunday. Canada.…
South Africa face Canada with World Cup hopes on the line
South Africa face Canada on Saturday in a fixture both sides cannot afford to lose. Bafana Bafana sit third in Group A with one point, and with Mexico already through, the second automatic spot and the best third-placed route are both still in play.…
No football news today
There is no South African football news to cover today. The single available story involves South African billionaire Piet Mouton becoming co-president of French rugby club ASBH (Béziers) in the Pro D2, which has no bearing on Bafana Bafana or the national football landscape.…
Piet Mouton becomes co-president of Béziers in Pro D2
One of South Africa's wealthiest families is stepping into French rugby. Piet Mouton, whose family is worth an estimated 2.6 billion dollars and ranks as the country's sixth-richest, has become co-president of AS Béziers in the Pro D2, France's second-tier rugby union competition.…
South Africa beat South Korea 1–0, face Canada for a place in the round of 32
Your team is still alive. South Africa 1–0 South Korea on Wednesday in Monterrey, and a group that looked closed after two games is now wide open.…
Maseko sends South Africa into history, Canada up next
Your team did it. South Africa are through to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever, beating South Korea 1–0 on Tuesday.…
Maseko goal sends South Africa to World Cup knockouts for first time
South Africa 1–0 South Korea, and your team are through. Thapelo Maseko scored in the 63rd minute, sending Bafana Bafana to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history.…
Mokoena suspended as South Africa face win-or-go-home South Korea test
Everything that matters hangs on Wednesday evening, and Teboho Mokoena will not be on the pitch. The midfielder, your only goal-scorer at this World Cup, is suspended for the final Group A match against South Korea.…
Bafana Bafana face South Korea with knockout spot at stake
This is it. South Africa meet South Korea in Monterrey on Wednesday, and nothing less than a win keeps Bafana Bafana in the tournament.…
South Africa face South Korea with knockout stage on the line
South Africa face South Korea in the decisive Group A finale on Tuesday, a match that will decide whether Bafana Bafana reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever. With Mexico already through, South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia are all fighting for the second automatic spot or a best third-placed finish.…