FIFA World Cup 2026 | South Africa's rich football history 'From Exile to Glory'

By qualifying for the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup tournament for the very first time, the Bafana Bafana class of 2026 added another chapter to South Africa's rich football history.

The story: 'From Exile to Glory' takes us back to the early 1960's and South Africa's expulsion from the world governing body, right up to the history-making performances of the team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Americas.

And who knows? There might just be another chapter added to this story after this evening's round-of-32 clash against Canada in Los Angeles.

This report by SABC News Specialist Correspondent Sophie Mokoena documents the historic moments in South African football.

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