Tyla is set to sing the South African national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has confirmed.
The South African star will take center stage as part of the official opening ceremony celebrations.
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📢 Shout out to South Africa! 🇿🇦
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani paid tribute to South Africa's successful hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, fondly recalling the iconic vuvuzelas and the spirit of the Mzansi braai. He also gave special recognition to Durban and the lasting memories the tournament created for fans around the world. 🙌⚽
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi Emulates Doctor Khumalo:
TLB Beats Messi: Most Fan Votes
The Bafana Bafana defender has been selected to the 2026 MLS All-Star roster.
Mbokazi received the most fan votes of any player in the league, earning a starting place in the First XI and becoming the first South African named to an MLS All-Star Game since Doctor Khumalo in 1996.
By achieving this feat, Mbokazi is proudly emulating the trailblazing legacy of the Bafana Bafana legend.
The 2026 MLS All-Star Game will see the MLS All-Stars face Liga MX All-Stars on July 29 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime First XI:
Goalkeeper (1): Brian Schwake (Nashville SC)
Left Back (1): Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC)
Center Backs (2): Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire FC) and Tim Ream (Charlotte FC)
Right Back (1): Andy Najar (Nashville SC)
Defensive Midfielder (1): Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
Attacking Midfielders (2): Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake) and Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC)
Forwards (3): Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC), Son Heung-Min (LAFC), and Leo Messi (Inter Miami CF)