Bafana Bafana’s World Cup return: A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle or an unaffordable risk?
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COMMENT For the first time in over two decades, Bafana Bafana have fought their way back to the pinnacle of global football. For South African fans, the 2026 Fifa World Cup represents a long-awaited homecoming to the world stage — an opportunity to witness our national team compete in a spectacle unlike any other. Yet, as the countdown to the tournament in North America begins, the excitement is being met with a sobering reality. From the skyrocketing costs of "dynamic" ticket pricing to the volatile geopolitical climate of the host nation, the road to 2026 is paved with as many obstacles as there are opportunities. Here, Matshelane Mamabolo and Morgan Bolton debate the two sides of the...