Safa clarifies Bafana Bafana Fifa World Cup player bonus issue

Safa has come out to clarify what is stalling the World Cup Bafana Bafana player bonuses after reports suggested the players are unhappy about the lack of payment.

These payments are linked to this year's global showpiece where the national side finished in the last-32 knockout stage.

“The South African Football Association (SAFA) wishes to clarify that the delay in paying Bafana Bafana players’ and support staff bonuses arising from the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26) is due to outstanding international tax compliance requirements in the United States of America (USA) and Mexico,” said Safa in a statement.

"SAFA confirms that a portion of the FWC26 prize money has been received. All allowances, fees and other amounts due to players and support staff have been settled. The outstanding payments relate specifically to FWC26 bonuses which will be processed once the applicable tax requirements have been concluded. SAFA is committed to finalising the process as expeditiously as possible and ensuring that all legitimate bonuses are paid."