Taai 'draw' for Bafana

THE 2026 World Cup is creeping ever closer and, with Bafana Bafana set to make their return to the global showpiece jointly hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, the release of the draw procedures has offered a clearer look at what may lie ahead.

- BY OBAKENG MELETSE

South Africa now have an early sense of their possible pathway as they prepare for their fourth attempt at reaching the knockout round.

The World Cup draw will be held next Wednesday in Washington DC, and it will map out the journey each nation will follow in the expanded 48-span tournament across North America.