South Africa president Jacob Zuma announced at Wembley Stadium on Thursday that his country was "ready, if not more than ready" to host the first World Cup on African soil. On his first state visit to the United Kingdom, Zuma visited the home of English soccer ...

Hosts South Africa's preparations for the World Cup were dealt a setback on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Namibia. Ranked 111th in the world by FIFA, Namibia shocked the hosts by taking the lead in the 41st minute before Katlego Mphela's equaliser 20 minutes from time saved Bafana Bafana's (The Boys) blushes ...

FIFA on Tuesday brushed aside lingering doubts about South Africa's readiness for the World Cup, as cities across the nation staged street parties to launch the 100-day countdown. FIFA president Sepp Blatter insisted the nation was ready, and said he was bothered by naysayers who worry South Africa won't pull off the June 11 to July 11 tournament ...

FIFA on Tuesday brushed aside lingering doubts about South Africa's readiness for the World Cup, as cities across the nation staged dance parties and celebrations to launch the 100-day countdown. FIFA president Sepp Blatter insisted the country was ready to host Africa's first World Cup, which kicks off June 11, and said he was bothered by naysayers who ...