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Bafana to leave for WC Monday after visa bungle
South Africa's flight from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport to Mexico for the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to land on on Sunday morning, was delayed, SAFA confirmed, but it was rebooked for Monday morning. The SABC broke news of the flight delay on Saturday night. Their subsequent reporting claimed that at least 20 of the travelling contingent -- mostly, but not only players -- were still having their Visas processed by the United States Embassy, while...
South Africa’s World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach
South Africa’s World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach Bafana Bafana’s departure was delayed due to non-issuance of visas for several players and support staff. The South African national team members have left for their World Cup training base in Pachuca, Mexico, in advance of their opening game against the tournament cohosts on June 11. The delegation that left on Monday did not include assistant coach Helman Mkhalele, who has yet to obtain a United States visa.
South Africa’s World Cup 2026 departure delayed over Mexican visa debacle
South Africa’s World Cup 2026 departure delayed over Mexican visa debacle World Cup delegation held up as players await visa for Mexico, whom South Africa face in the opening game in 11 days. The South African squad’s departure for the FIFA World Cup has been delayed due to a hold-up in the visas for Mexico, whom they face in the tournament’s opening game in 11 days, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has said. Bafana Bafana, as South Africa’s national men’s football team is...
Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening game – teams, start, lineups
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US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup
US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup High visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans. When Iran qualified for the FIFA World Cup last March, the men’s national team didn’t expect their participation to hinge on visas being granted by hosts, the United States, only at the last moment – if at all. Nor did Iranian fans eager to support Team Melli expect to be banned from entry by the US.
The World Cup record that will be broken three tim...
While the FIFA World Cup is always a chance for bright new talents to announce themselves on the biggest stage, 2026 also provides a chance to celebrate longevity both on the pitch and on the bench. The record for the oldest coach at a World Cup will change hands no fewer than three times during this summer's competition. Right now, the most senior figure to have ever led a team from the sidelines at soccer's showpiece event is Otto Rehhagel, who was 71 when he took charge of Greece for the...
South Africa set off for Mexico without assistant coach after visa woes
South Africa set off for Mexico without assistant coach after visa woes 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 hours after the squad was originally scheduled to leave on Sunday, but were held back by a delay in obtaining...
World Cup 2026: Can sub-Saharan Africa outdo noisy neighbours from north?
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South Africa's World Cup departure delayed in visa 'debacle'
South Africa's World Cup departure delayed in visa 'debacle' 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 tournament-opening match against co-hosts Mexico due to be watched by millions worldwide. The team had been due to leave on a charter flight for their training base in the Mexican city of Pachuca but that was postponed while the South African Football...