Let us now crosss over to Thabo Xaba who is still at the Loftus Vesfeld in Pretoria where the Springboks will be taking on Scotland tomorrow evening,

France and Morocco renew their World Cup rivalry after Mbappe and Dembele downed Morocco 2-0 , sending France to semi finals.

Springbok winger Canan Moodie has underlined just how dangerous Scotland are on attack. The versatile back will be on the wing for the Nations Championship second round clash against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, and he says the Scots are very well-rounded team.

Sandile Zungu, the president of AmaZulu, has confirmed he will challenge Danny Jordaan for the presidency of the South African Football Association, setting up a potentially seismic election that could end Jordaan's reign at the helm of the national body. We are now joined by Sandile Zungu to discuss his latest move. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.

FIFA World Cup 2026 I Morocco and France are through into the last 8

Hundreds of excited fans welcomed Bafana Bafana back home at the O.R. Tambo International Airport. The team reached the knockout stage for the very first time in the FIFA World Cup before bowing out to co-hosts, Canada

World Cup Group stage rewrites history

South Africa loses 1-0 to Canada on Sunday in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16 for the first time in their history.

South Africa face Canada in a second round clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tonight, 28 June, in Los Angeles. The co-hosts are favourites on paper, ranked 32th in the world compared to South Africa’s 54th, but Bafana Bafana have already shown they can rise to the occasion after upsetting higher-ranked Korea Republic in the group stage. This is South Africa’s first knockout appearance in four World Cup tournaments, driving huge interest and expectation back home. SABC News is on the ground with multiple teams across watch parties and public viewing areas, with live crossings to fan zones and a live studio audience. Which brings us today's topic: What do Bafana Bafana need to do to secure a place in the next round?

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the national team well ahead of their FIFA World Cup knockout match against Canada in Los Angeles tomorrow night. Ramaphosa says while South Africa and Canada work closely together, they've agreed to disagree on tomorrow's result. He says he hopes Bafana Bafana will secure a place in the last 16.

It's a historic night for South African football; Bafana Bafana are just hours away from their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles, a knockout match that will decide who advances to the last 16 for the first time in this expanded tournament era. South Africa arrive with momentum after a dramatic group stage campaign that included a defeat to Mexico, a draw against Czechia, and a crucial win over South Korea to secure second place in Group A. Coach Hugo Broos has repeatedly stressed that his side have "shaken off early nerves" and must now match Canada's intensity, and physical approach in a high-pressure knockout setting. Canada, meanwhile, come into this fixture boosted by the return of star captain Alphonso Davies, who has been cleared to play after injury concerns, adding extra pace and attacking threat down the left flank. All eyes now turn to Los Angeles, where both nations will chase a place in the last 16 — and a moment of World Cup history. SABC Sport Reporter, Benjamin Leshoro and TS Galaxy Head Coach, and former Bafana Bafana striker Bernard Parker join the discussion.

Today it is an important day for the South African Men's National Soccer Team, Bafana Bafana as they take on Canada in Los Angeles in the United States of America. It has been a long journey for the South African National Soccer team from Isolation during apartheid era to returning to the global stage. This report compiled by SABC Specialist Correspondent, Sophie Mokoena takes a look back at the historical milestones in South Africa's football journey to date.

South Africa's journey at the World Cup has already lasted longer than most expected. Bafana Bafana take on Canada tonight in Los Angeles Confidence is high following victory over South Korea, ranked 28th in the world, and progression to the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time. SABC News Sports Reporter, Tom Molepo filed this report.

The South African government congratulates Bafana Bafana following their one - nil World Cup victory over South Korea. Officials say the impressive result is a proud moment for the country.

Bafana Bafana qualify for the World Cup knockout round for the first time ever Cavin Johnson, Thabo Senong, Mark Fish on Bafana going through to last 32

FIFA World Cup 2026 i Bafana Bafana defeat Korea Republic 1-0 in a thrilling Group A encounter