South Africa National Team Travel to North America After Visa Issue Resolved

South Africa resolve visa issues and depart for Mexico ahead of the 2026 World Cup

  Mon , June 01 2026 / 08:26 PM Updated At: 2026-06-01 20:26:26

✈️ Visa Issue Resolved

The South African Football Association confirmed that the national team will depart for North America on Monday after resolving visa issues that previously delayed their travel 🇿🇦.


🧳 Delayed Departure

The squad was initially scheduled to leave on Sunday, but visa complications for several staff members forced a 24-hour delay ⏳.


📄 Official Statement

The federation stated that all players received their visas on May 31, 2026, while only four delegation members were still awaiting approval.


🏛️ Emergency Coordination

An emergency meeting was held to manage the situation, with ongoing coordination to finalize remaining travel documents before departure ✈️.


🙏 Apology and Thanks

The association apologized to fans and thanked the Department of International Relations and the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg for their support.


⚽ World Cup Preparation

South Africa will begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against hosts Mexico on June 11 at the iconic Azteca Stadium 🏟️🔥.

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