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South Africa players receive visas after travel debacle before World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:06 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

South Africa players receive visas after travel debacle before World Cup
Summary

All South African World Cup players have obtained their visas after a significant delay kept the team grounded in Johannesburg. The situation arose from a day-long issue with visa processing, creating challenges just ahead of the highly anticipated tournament. The South African team is now expected to proceed with preparations for the World Cup. The incident has sparked criticism and frustration over the organizational oversight in managing travel arrangements for the team.

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  • •South African players received visas after delays
  • •Team was stuck in Johannesburg due to visa issues
  • •Criticism arises over organizational oversight
  • •Preparations for the World Cup can now resume
  • •Tournament setup is under scrutiny
Latest Updates
  • 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Visa fiasco leaves South Africa looking 'like fools' before World Cup
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All South African World Cup players have received their visas after a day-long debacle grounded the team in Johannesburg.

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