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2026 FIFA World Cup
Bafana fans back Broos, but mixed feelings on striker selections
South Africa fans, spoken to by ESPN over the course of the South African Premiership season, have unanimously backed Hugo Broos as the right man to lead the team at the FIFA World Cup, putting aside club biases.

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No hiccups in Bafana World Cup bonus negotiations despite SAFA financial struggles

2026 International Friendly
Iwobi, on 100 caps - 'No regrets' about choosing Nigeria over England

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Iwobi reflects on Nigeria highs and lows

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FIFA WORLD CUP
World Cup 2026 today: Live updates and news -- as it happened on June 10

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Final predictions for the World Cup: Champions, Golden Ball, breakout stars and more


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FIFA WORLD CUP
Morocco then everyone else - Ranking Africa's 10 World Cup teams

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Six World Cup-defining group-stage fixtures for African teams this month

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SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Orlando Pirates release Sipho Mbule following Bafana World Cup snub - what's cooking next for Masterchef?

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NBA
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Bare feet, a Hamlet sculpture and quiet fire: How Wemby made this NBA Finals a series

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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal favorites for Álvarez as Real Madrid, Barcelona fail with bids

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16 players who could use World Cup to get a big transfer in Europe


REAL MADRID
Real Madrid Keep or Dump: With Mourinho in charge, who stays put?

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Can Mourinho really succeed again at Real Madrid after 13 years away?


NFL
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Picking the NFL's best at every personnel grouping: Where do the Cowboys, Dolphins and Rams excel?

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How the 49ers reacted to their rival Rams trading for Myles Garrett

Top Videos
Top Headlines
- Barred WC ref Artan returns home to hero's welcome
- Utd confirm Sancho among stars leaving on free
- Messi 'savouring every moment' ahead of 6th WC
- Real Madrid poised to confirm Mourinho return
- Nnadozie ready to welcome Yohanna to Brighton
- Martinez: Ronaldo not thinking of Portugal farewell
- Poch: U.S. can win WC despite no top 100 players
Tables, fixtures and scores
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