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The South African team will leave for the tournament on Monday after a last‑minute visa snag, with the sports minister urging a full investigation into the administrative error.
Visa complications force the South African team to delay its departure from Johannesburg, with the minister demanding accountability while the squad prepares for its first World Cup appearance since 2010.
After a two‑day postponement caused by missing U.S. visas, South Africa's World Cup squad will leave on Monday. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie condemned the delay, while the South African Football Association secured player visas and is working to resolve staff issues before the tournament begins.
Delays in U.S. visa processing forced the South African national football team to postpone its departure, prompting criticism from the sports minister and assistance from government agencies.
Visa complications force a two‑day shift in the squad's travel plans, but all players are now cleared to fly while a few staff members finalize paperwork.
A last‑minute visa snag forces the South African squad to delay its departure, but the team is set to face Mexico, the Czech Republic and South Korea in the group stage, marking its first World Cup since 2010.
After a week of visa complications, the South African national team will depart for the tournament on Monday, with Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie calling for a full report on the administrative error that caused the delay.
A bureaucratic error delayed the squad’s departure, but the South African Football Association has now secured clearance for all players, setting the stage for a competitive debut against Mexico, the Czech Republic and South Korea.