By Lebone Rodah Mosima
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has launched a competition that will send 20 South African football supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup to watch one of Bafana Bafana’s group-stage matches live.
The department said on Wednesday that the Mzansi to the World Cup “Lucky Fans” Competition was aimed at celebrating the country’s football culture and giving ordinary fans “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup live”.
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The World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the tournament scheduled to kick off on 11 June 2026. Bafana Bafana are due to open the tournament against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
“Through this competition, twenty (20) passionate South African supporters will be selected to travel to either the United States or Mexico to attend one of Bafana Bafana’s group-stage matches,” the department said.
It said the initiative formed part of its commitment to using sport to unite the country, promote national pride and showcase South Africa’s energy and spirit on the global stage.
Fans from all 16 PSL clubs will be able to represent their teams, while additional wildcard entries will be included to ensure supporters without club affiliations also have a chance to participate.
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“To enter, members of the public are required to visit the official DSAC website, where they can access the submission link and competition details,” the department said.
Participants must upload a 30-second video at https://dsacevents.dsac.gov.za/DSAC_LuckyFan_WC26/ showing their passion for football, club loyalty and why they believe they deserve to represent South Africa at the World Cup.
Entries opened at 8am on Wednesday, 29 April and will close at 5pm on Friday, 1 May 2026.
Winners will receive a fully sponsored travel package, including international flights, accommodation, match tickets and ground transport.
The winners will be announced on 5 May 2026 at 8am.
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