Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick admits that Argentina’s looming presence in the FIFA World Cup final has crossed his mind, warning that a soccer triumph could inject dangerous momentum into Los Pumas ahead of their rugby clash in August.

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has joined millions of citizens across the country in expressing excitement after Bafana Bafana made history by reaching the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup for the first time.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has urged South Africans to rally behind Bafana Bafana as they prepare for a crucial final FIFA World Cup group-stage clash against South Korea on Thursday.

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie insists Bafana Bafana can still bounce back from their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup defeat against Mexico, drawing parallels with the Springboks’ historic 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph.

Double Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus has thrown his weight behind Bafana Bafana ahead of tonight’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, revealing the entire Springbok camp is gripped by football fever.

Springbok icon Siya Kolisi believes Bafana Bafana can defy global expectations and achieve greatness at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging the national football team to draw inspiration from South Africa’s rich sporting heritage. Kolisi understands better than most what it takes to conquer the world against all odds. When he and head coach Rassie

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country will declare a public holiday if Bafana Bafana win the FIFA World Cup on 19 July.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has kept the specifics of Siya Kolisi’s team talk under wraps, but the intent was clear: South Africa’s football stars must adopt a championship mentality to succeed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has shared details of his meeting with Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, revealing they bonded over the shared pressures of coaching a national team.