EDITORIAL | Rise to the occasion, Bafana (opens original article in a new tab)

Bafana Bafana must defeat Czechia to keep 2026 World Cup hopes alive, with a victory representing a potential historic advancement for the team.

• Bafana Bafana faces crucial match against Czechia to keep 2026 Fifa World Cup hopes alive
• Victory needed to advance past group stages for first time in team's history
• Czechia also seeks win after losing first game to South Korea
• African teams had mixed results in first week of tournament
• South Africa expects improved performance after opening loss to Mexico