Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane's World Cup dream potentially over

Bafana Bafana midfielders Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane both received red cards in the 2-0 loss to Mexico in their 2026 World Cup opener. They will miss the match against Czechia in Atlanta. Sithole, already the team's weakest link, was at fault for the first goal after being dispossessed by Julián Quiñones. His red card could spell the end of his World Cup and Bafana tenure.