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South Africa minister says visa issues made team look foolish
Filed: May 31, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Summary: The government confirms the World Cup team will depart for Mexico on Monday after visa uncertainty.
WHO: South Africa minister
WHAT: Minister says South Africa was made to look foolish over World Cup visa issues; government confirms team departure for Mexico on Monday.
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 1:27 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: The government confirmed the team’s departure after uncertainty over World Cup visa issues.
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