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World Cup

Also known as: 2026 FIFA World Cup · 2026 World Cup

2026-05-082026-06-13

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  1. June 2026
  2. Weekend Post

    As the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes centre stage across the globe, SuperSport is set to redefine morning television with the launch of The Morning Cup.

    SuperSport Wakes Up the Continent with ‘The Morning Cup’ – A FIFA World Cup Daily Breakfast Show Like No Other
  3. May 2026
  4. Mmegi

    Watch every match live, anytime, anywhere - only on DStvHosted across the USA, Mexico and Canada, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest yet, featuring 48 nations, unforgettable rivalries and non stop drama.

    Everything Else Can Wait: The 2026 FIFA World Cup Lives Here on DStv
  5. Weekend Post

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated sporting events in history, but it’s also stirring up a storm of controversy, centered not on the spectacle of the games, but on the staggering price of tickets.

    FIFA defends World Cup ticket prices
  6. Mmegi

    For instance, it took Africa 80 years to host its first ever World Cup despite the continent being home to 54 of FIFA's 210 members.

    Botswana debunks Africa's hosting myth
Culture

SuperSport launches pan-African morning show ahead of 2026 World Cup

The News

SuperSport is premiering The Morning Cup on 11 June, a daily live broadcast anchored by Lwazi Ziqubu and Fiso Mazibuko, with co-hosts including South African personality Phat Joe, Nigerian comedian Basketmouth, Kenyan actress Sarah Hassan, and Egyptian-Jamaican presenter Sirayah Shiraz. The show blends football, culture, music, and entertainment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

9 June 2026 · Weekend Post

Tuesday 9 June

  1. SuperSport launches pan-African morning show ahead of 2026 World Cup

    SuperSport is premiering The Morning Cup on 11 June, a daily live broadcast anchored by Lwazi Ziqubu and Fiso Mazibuko, with co-hosts including South African personality Phat Joe, Nigerian comedian Basketmouth, Kenyan actress Sarah Hassan, and Egyptian-Jamaican presenter Sirayah Shiraz. The show blends football, culture, music, and entertainment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    9 June 2026 · Weekend Post

Monday 18 May

  1. 2026 FIFA World Cup to feature 48 nations on DStv

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the USA, Mexico and Canada, will feature 48 nations and will be broadcast live on DStv, with matches available anytime and anywhere.

    18 May 2026 · Mmegi

Tuesday 12 May

  1. FIFA defends 2026 World Cup ticket prices amid backlash

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the high cost of 2026 World Cup tickets, including one listed for $11.5 million on FIFA's resale platform, attributing the pricing to unprecedented demand; FIFA received over 500 million ticket requests during the sales period against approximately seven million available tickets.

    12 May 2026 · Weekend Post

Friday 8 May

  1. Africa struggles to host major global sporting events

    Despite representing 54 of FIFA's 210 members, Africa waited 80 years to host its first World Cup (South Africa, 2010) and has never hosted Olympic Games or Commonwealth Games, with organisational capabilities frequently questioned. FIFA abolished its continental rotation policy in October 2007, effective from the 2018 bidding process.

    8 May 2026 · Mmegi

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