Anyone doubting Bafana ‘better think again’, says Thapelo Maseko
South Africans have bounced back from a tournament-opening defeat before, winger points out
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
‘Top-quality’ Egypt not at World Cup to make up numbers, says Hassan after Belgium draw
Iran fight back to draw 2-2 with New Zealand, Uruguay held by Saudi Arabia
Portugal eye fast start against DRC in bid for elusive World Cup glory
Portugal’s latest bid for World Cup glory begins in Houston on Wednesday when they take on the DRC in a Group K clash against a side appearing at their first global finals in 52 years
By Reuters
World Cup debutants Cape Verde stun Spain with 0-0 draw in Atlanta
One of the tournament favourites could find no way past the debutants and their keeper Vozinha
By Reuters
Tuchel’s ‘Grade E’ ref Turpin to take charge of England’s World Cup opener
Tuchel criticised Turpin after Bayern’s Champions League exit, Bellingham and Kane had on-field incident with ref
Critics circling, France’s Mbappé turns to favourite stage with Senegal kickoff
Also on Tuesday, Argentina begin World Cup defence against Algeria, Norway’s Haaland aiming to extend his scoring rampage
By Reuters
MAHLATSE’S DAILY WORLD CUP TALKING POINT | Bafana must guard against Czech aggression
Players back coach Hugo Broos and promise a better performance
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Coach Nagelsmann wants to keep German train moving after seven-star win
‘We really needed this convincing win, and the confidence it will give us’
Boks ready to hit the ground running against Babaas, says Rassie
‘We would like a good start to the season, and like all teams, our objective is always to try to win matches’
By George Byron
‘I like the pressure’: Deepti Sharma delivers on big stage for India again in Pakistan win
All-rounder proved the difference at Edgbaston as India got their World Cup off to a strong start
By Sports Staff
Czechia’s key players: what Bafana are up against in Atlanta on Thursday
Coach Miroslav Koubek’s players work for each other and the physical Czechs are difficult to stop at set pieces
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full Fifa fee
Football’s governing body honours commitment after Africa’s 2025 referee of the year sent home
By Reuters
Ricardo Goss disappointed by ex-player analysts’ criticism after Bafana loss
Goss voices disappointment at criticism from former player analysts after Bafana's 2-0 World Cup opener loss.
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Fae hails Ivory Coast’s World Cup intent after late Amad winner sinks Ecuador
Amad’s 90th-minute goal gives Elephants victory, now Ivorians prepare for tough match against Germany
Sweden coach Potter hails attacking chemistry after 5-1 win over Tunisia
Also in Group F, Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller
