#World Cup

South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, has confirmed their next opponent in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup following a historic 1-0 victory over South Korea, with Thapelo Maseko scoring the decisive goal, according to Legit.ng.

President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrated Bafana Bafana's historic advancement in the World Cup after Thapelo Maseko scored the winning goal. He joined early-morning fans in praising the team's performance and expressed confidence in their ability to challenge co-hosts Canada in the knockout stage of the tournament.

South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time, achieving this milestone during the tournament in which they are participating for the first time since hosting it in 2010. They have successfully reached the round of 32.

Morocco advanced to the World Cup last 32 following a 4-2 win against Haiti, despite finishing second in Group C behind Brazil. This victory secured their progression in the tournament.

Bosnia and Herzegovina currently leads the third-place table at the 2026 World Cup, having finished behind Switzerland and co-hosts Canada in Group B. They achieved a 3-1 victory over Qatar, resulting in one win, one draw, and one defeat, with a goal difference of -1. Other teams in contention include Sweden, Croatia, and South Korea.

Brazil secured the top position in Group C of the World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Scotland, featuring a standout performance from Vinicius Junior, who scored two goals. Additionally, South Africa, Canada, and Bosnia-Herzegovina achieved historic milestones by advancing to the knockout stage for the first time, marking a significant day in the tournament's history.

Former England striker Ian Wright has criticized Canada coach Jesse Marsch after the team's 2-1 loss to Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup. Prior to the match at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada was at the top of Group A, and a draw would have been sufficient for them to advance to the knockout stage.

Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in an exciting match in Atlanta, securing their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage. The team faced two deficits during the game but managed to overcome them to clinch the victory, although they narrowly missed out on finishing at the top of Group C. The Atlas Lions entered the match aware that qualification was possible, but were initially surprised by Haiti's performance.

Bosnia-Herzegovina achieved a historic milestone by reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time, following a decisive 3-1 victory over Qatar. This win marks a significant achievement for the national team in the tournament's history.

Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior as "one of the best players in the world" following his two goals in Brazil's 3-0 victory over Scotland in the World Cup.

Bafana Bafana has successfully advanced to the last 32 of the World Cup, with details regarding their opponents, date, and kickoff time now confirmed. The announcement has generated excitement among fans as the team prepares for the upcoming matches.

Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari became the first African player to score three goals in a single World Cup since Ghana's Asamoah Gyan in 2010. This achievement occurred during Morocco's 4-2 victory over Haiti at Atlanta Stadium in the 2026 World Cup. Saibari, aged 25, has now scored three goals in the tournament.

Following their historic World Cup victory over South Korea, player ratings for the Bafana team have been assessed, highlighting individual performances during the match.

Brazil finished at the top of Group C in the World Cup, while Morocco secured a narrow victory over Haiti in a thrilling final match of the group stage. Both teams are now set to advance to the knockout phase of the tournament, according to Premium Times.

South Africa has qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup 2026 after defeating South Korea 1-0, with Thapelo Maseko scoring the decisive goal in the second half. This victory allowed South Africa to secure second place in Group A with four points, joining another African country in the Round of 32, according to Daily Post (NG).

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, Brazil, Switzerland, Canada, and South Africa have qualified for the Round of 32 stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026. They join previously qualified teams Colombia, Norway, France, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, and the USA. This announcement follows the conclusion of the final group game fixtures in Group A.

Czechia and Qatar have been eliminated from the World Cup tournament after losing their final group matches against Mexico and Bosnia and Herzegovina, respectively. Mexico defeated Czechia 3-0, while Bosnia and Herzegovina won against Qatar 3-1. They join six other teams that have already been sent home from the competition, according to Daily Post (NG).

Morocco has made history by becoming the first African team to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions secured their spot after defeating Haiti 4-2, despite an early setback from an own goal by Yassine Bounou. Achraf Hakimi equalized for Morocco, and the team went on to win the match.

Kass Naidoo has established herself as a prominent cricket commentator, gaining recognition for her work in calling matches globally. Her journey from Kingsmead to the World Cup stage highlights her significant impact on the sport and her role in bringing cricket commentary to a wider audience.

South Africa's national football team achieved a historic milestone by defeating Korea, which allowed them to qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. This victory marks a significant achievement for the team in the tournament.