Soccer

Swansong for superstars Messi and Ronaldo at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Mess, two foremost figures of the football firmament, are set for a swansong at the 2026 World Cup.

By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas

Set for stardom: World Cup wunderkinds

Some exciting special talents are candidates expected to explode at the 2026 edition which begins on Thursday when co-hosts Mexico kick-off the tournament against Bafana Bafana.

By Bareng-Batho Kortjaas

Moosa’s late strike gives City crucial win in PSL’s promotion/relegation play-offs

The Premier Soccer League’s promotion/relegation play-offs were blown wide open when a late strike by Therlo Moosa gave Cape Town City a lifeline as they beat log leaders Milford FC 1-0 at Umhlathuze Sports Complex on Saturday.

By Sazi Hadebe

De la Fuente delighted that Spain tagged favourites

Spain arrive at the World Cup as favourites and manager Luis de la Fuente — architect of the side that won the Euros in remarkable fashion two years ago — is in no mood to play down the hype.

By Reuters

Itu Khune urges Bafana players to control emotions at World Cup

Itumeleng Khune has urged Bafana Bafana players to control their emotions during the forthcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup matches against Mexico, Czechia and Korea Republic.

By Mahlatse Mphahlele

Gould backs Bafana Bafana to progress to the next round of the World Cup

Bafana are in Group A with co-host Mexico, the Czech Republic and South Korea

By Neville Khoza

ARENA SPORTS SHOW | Nthethe says Sundowns have matured in the Champions League

In the 107th episode of the Arena Sports Show, host Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guests Mahlatse Mphahlele and Sizwe Mabena are joined by former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Thabo 'Mr Cool' Nthethe

By TimesLIVE Video

WATCH | Broos should have informed Bafana’s omitted six earlier − Zuma

Former Bafana Bafana striker Sibusiso Zuma says coach Hugo Broos could have handled better the omission of six players from the World Cup squad who are in Mexico now for the tournament.

By Nkareng Matshe

De La Fuente’s Spain built on family, faith and long road from ‘Luis de la Who?’

Coach overcame early media scepticism to lead win Nations League and Euro titles. Now they could be World Cup favourites

By Reuters

From kasi football to the world: Vino Snap joins McKenzie’s World Cup delegation

Sports photographer Vincent Matlou is known for capturing authentic football moments

By Innocentia Nkadimeng

ARENA SPORTS SHOW | ‘King Kalu’ Bwalya and Monare reflect on Uefa Champions League

In the 106th episode of the Arena Sports Show, host Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele are joined by former Zambia captain and coach Kalusha Bwalya and Sekhukhune United midfielder Thabang Monare.

By TimesLIVE Video