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South Africa
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Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns are in mourning as World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25
Just days after returning from the World Cup, a Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder has died at the age of 25, leaving South Africa in mourning.15:26
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South Africa 0-1 Canada: Eustaquio strikes late to send Bafana home
Stephen Eustaquio struck in stoppage time to hand Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa as Bafana Bafana crashed out of the 2026 World Cup at the Round of 32.Jun 28, 22:37
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Sunday's World Cup prediction and preview as South Africa lock horns with Canada
Sports Mole provides a preview and prediction for the last-32 clash at the 2026 World Cup between South Africa and Canada.Jun 28, 00:05
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Team News: South Africa vs. Canada injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up the team news ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash between South Africa and Canada.Jun 27, 20:00
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South Africa vs. Canada: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between South Africa and Canada.Jun 27, 14:57
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South Africa lineup vs. Canada: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup fixture including midfield boost
Sports Mole looks at how South Africa could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Canada.Jun 26, 19:22
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Canada lineup vs. South Africa: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup fixture including Alphonso Davies decision
Sports Mole looks at how Canada could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with South Africa.Jun 26, 19:22
Preview:South Africa vs Canada - prediction, team news, lineups | 2026 World Cup
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between South Africa and Canada, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 26, 18:57
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South Africa vs. Canada: Head-to-head record and past meetings after 2026 World Cup round of 32 clash
After Sunday's World Cup round of 32 clash between South Africa and Canada, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two sides.Jun 26, 08:21
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South Africa 1-0 South Korea player ratings: Maseko and Moremi the heroes on a night Bafana made history
Substitute Moremi was the decisive impact off the bench as South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history.Jun 25, 05:50
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South Africa 1-0 South Korea: Maseko fires Bafana Bafana into historic last-32 place with clinical second-half strike
South Africa have reached the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in their history after Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike sealed a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey, Mexico.Jun 25, 05:21
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South Africa vs. South Korea: Five players who could define the Group A decider in Monterrey
Mofokeng's pace, Makgopa's aerial threat and Son's cunning — the six men who will shape the must-win Group A finale between South Africa and South Korea in Monterrey.Jun 24, 11:44
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Team News: South Africa vs. South Korea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of Thursday’s 2026 World Cup Group A clash between South Africa and South Korea.Jun 24, 02:00
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Wednesday's World Cup predictions and previews including Scotland vs. Brazil
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Wednesday's World Cup 2026 matches, including Scotland vs. Brazil.Jun 24, 00:00
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South Africa vs. South Korea: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Wednesday's 2026 World Cup clash between South Africa and South Korea in Guadalupe.Jun 23, 23:06
South Korea predicted XI vs. South Africa: Possible lineup for World Cup clash
Sports Mole looks at how South Korea could line up for their World Cup match with South Africa on Thursday morning.Jun 22, 13:46
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South Africa predicted XI vs. South Korea: Possible lineup for World Cup clash
Sports Mole looks at how South Africa could line up for their World Cup clash with South Korea on Thursday morning.Jun 22, 13:36
Preview:South Africa vs South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between South Africa and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 22, 13:25
Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa player ratings: Teboho Mokoena makes up for silly yellow to snatch point for Bafana Bafana
Sports Mole provides player ratings from the Czech Republic's 1-1 draw with South Africa in World Cup Group A.Jun 18, 19:59
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Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa: Why quickest 2026 World Cup goal should concern everyone ahead of knockouts
Czech Republic scored the quickest goal of the 2026 World Cup so far during their 1-1 draw South Africa on Thursday, but their defensive approach was a huge concern.Jun 18, 19:14
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