Siphiwe Tshabalala’s opening goal at the 2010 World Cup was an iconic moment in South African sporting history. Now, the next generation of Bafana Bafana stars are looking to make more magical memories at the tournament.

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has praised South Africa’s goalkeeping department ahead of their 2026 World Cup Group A fixtures against Mexico, Czechia, and South Korea.

Mexico begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against South Africa in Mexico City on June 11, with South Korea and Czechia completing a Group A that looks more awkward than comfortable for the co-hosts.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's World Cup squad departed for the tournament a day late on Monday and left its assistant coach behind after problems securing travel visas for the United States. South Africa plays co-host Mexico in the opening game of the World Cup on June 11 in Mexico City.

Organizers have for years struggled to sell out stadiums for soccer's biggest competition.

After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?