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World Cup 2026 - updates news as Bafana prepare to face Czechia, Ghana beat Panama
Bafana Bafana will face Czechia today and will look to follow in the footsteps of the Black Stars and DR Congo.
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'Hurts' when former players criticise Bafana - Williams
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Is South Africa's goalkeeping pipeline prepared for life post-Williams?
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Ghana's great escape against Panama shows Queiroz needs a rethink
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Were Ghana lucky to beat Panama?
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DRC's Wissa promised to look Portugal in the eyes, and he delivered
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Portugal have a Ronaldo problem (again) after Congo DR draw to open their World Cup
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Kane and Bellingham put on a show in England's thrilling win over Croatia
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Colombia see off battling Uzbekistan to go top of Group K
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Mabasa proud of Orlando Pirates success, wants Bafana Bafana chance
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Ageing Senegal are going to struggle against Haaland and co, one fears
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Dove: Senegal will have regrets after France defeat in WC opener
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On the World Cup's day of stars, Messi towers over Haaland and Mbappe
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- MLS star Mbokazi, 20, is Bafana's 'born leader'
- One VAR rule for Messi, another for Zwane? - Broos
- Congo DR coach: Stay humble after historic draw
- Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi arrested for spot-fixing
- Kaizer Chiefs name Fernando da Cruz as new coach
- Renard needs to 'stop the bleeding' - Beaumelle
- Vozinha's mom gets visa OK for Cape Verde game
- Canada stars cite Kanu, Boniface as influences
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