South Africa's departure for World Cup delayed by visa issues
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 6:56 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
South Africa's national soccer team was scheduled to depart from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport for the FIFA World Cup in Mexico. However, the flight, set to arrive on Sunday morning, faced delays due to visa issues. The South African Football Association (SAFA) confirmed the rebooking for a Monday morning departure. This disrupts the team's preparation as they aim to compete in the tournament's opening match.
- •South Africa's flight was planned for Sunday morning.
- •Visa issues caused the team's departure to be delayed.
- •SAFA announced the flight has been rescheduled to Monday morning.
- •The delay could affect the team's World Cup preparation.
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"South Africa's flight from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport to Mexico for the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to land on on Sunday morning, was delayed, SAFA confirmed, but it was rebooked for Monday morning.
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