Harry Kane Ballon d’Or win ends England’s 25-year wait
The Harry Kane Ballon d'Or win at the London Palladium on Monday, 26 October 2026 ends a 25-year wait for an English winner.
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Lamine Yamal World Cup final looms against Messi
The Lamine Yamal World Cup final pits Spain against Messi's Argentina tonight, a night that could seal the teenager's place in history.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony lineup revealed
The FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony lineup is set, with Post Malone headlining and Tom Cruise and Jennifer Hudson appearing before Sunday's final.
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Spain beat France to reach the World Cup final
Spain beat France 2-0 in Dallas to reach the 2026 World Cup final, with Oyarzabal and Porro scoring and De la Fuente calling his side unbeatable.
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World Cup semi-final line-up set as England beat Norway
The World Cup semi-final line-up is set after England beat Norway 2-1, with France, Spain, England and Argentina reaching the last four.
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Bafana Bafana make World Cup history with knockout spot
Bafana Bafana reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after beating South Korea 1-0, finishing second in Group A behind Mexico.
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England can seal a World Cup knockout place against Ghana
England can seal a World Cup 2026 knockout place against Ghana on Tuesday, 23 June, with Partey back and Saka fit for the Group L decider.
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Lionel Messi breaks the all-time World Cup goal record
Lionel Messi set a new World Cup goal record with his 18th, moving clear of Miroslav Klose in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas.
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Bafana Bafana must beat South Korea to reach the last 32
Bafana Bafana must beat South Korea on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 to reach the World Cup last 32 after a 1-1 draw with Czechia, says coach Hugo Broos.
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Bafana Bafana red cards sink World Cup opener against Mexico
Two Bafana Bafana red cards and a stoppage-time dismissal for Mexico marred the 2026 World Cup opener, with Hugo Broos questioning the second sending-off.
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World Cup 2026 kicks off with Shakira in Mexico City today
The World Cup 2026 opening ceremony on Thursday, 11 June, features Shakira, Burna Boy and a star-studded lineup at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Here's what to know.
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South Africa to face Mexico in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener
South Africa faces Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Thursday, 11 June, 16 years after Bafana Bafana last appeared at the tournament as hosts in 2010.
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Bafana Bafana World Cup 2026 departure back on track
Bafana Bafana's World Cup 2026 departure was delayed by a visa crisis on Sunday before all players were cleared to travel to Mexico.
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Tyla and Future drop official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem
South African star Tyla drops "Game Time" with Future as the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem on Friday. Full details here.
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BTS, Madonna and Shakira headline World Cup 2026 final show
BTS, Madonna and Shakira will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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Bafana Bafana qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup on merit for the first time since 2002
Bafana Bafana have officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking South Africa’s first qualification on merit since 2002 and a major milestone for the national team.
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Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: October fixtures, final squad list, how to watch live in SA
FIFA has deducted points from Bafana Bafana for fielding an ineligible player, making their October fixtures against Zimbabwe and Rwanda decisive for 2026 World Cup qualification.
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Latest FIFA sanctions list raises hopes for Bafana Bafana’s 2026 World Cup qualification
FIFA has released its updated sanctions list for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, and South Africa is not on it — a relief for Bafana Bafana fans worried about losing points.
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Mapping out what Bafana Bafana need to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Bafana Bafana are close to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Nigeria, but results in the final two matches will determine their fate.
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Bafana Bafana vs Nigeria: Team news, how to watch, score prediction
Bafana Bafana face Nigeria in a must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein, with group leadership, history and a place at the finals at stake.
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Lesotho vs Bafana Bafana: Team news, how to watch, score prediction
All eyes are on the Lesotho vs Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday, 5 September, with both sides chasing crucial points in Group C.
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Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: September fixtures, final squad list, how to watch live in SA
Coach Hugo Broos has confirmed the Bafana Bafana fixtures and final squad for the September 2025 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria.
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Bafana Bafana squad announced ahead of upcoming international fixtures
Hugo Broos has announced the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria, with both matches to be played in Bloemfontein.
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Bafana Bafana 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: March fixtures, final squad list, how to watch live in SA
Bafana Bafana prepare to face Benin in a crucial World Cup qualifier, despite pre-match frustrations over training restrictions in Côte d’Ivoire.
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Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, marking the second tournament in the Middle East after Qatar 2022.
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Here’s what Bafana Bafana need to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Bafana Bafana's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup requires strategic wins in their upcoming qualifiers. Here’s what they need to do to secure their spot.
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2030 FIFA World Cup to be held in three continents for the first time ever
This multi-continental hosting not only commemorates a century of the FIFA World Cup but also sets a precedent for future global sporting events.
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Banyana 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup hinges on crucial Argentina fixture
Banyana Banyana will either restore qualification hopes or crash out of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup when they face Argentina on Friday.
