12 July 2025 – South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan is on his way to New Jersey, New York, to attend the Club World Cup final on Sunday.
London-based Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain will face off in the final at MetLife Stadium in a match that many observers view as a dress rehearsal for the FIFA World Cup to be jointly held in three North American countries – the United States of America, Canada and Mexico – from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The global event will be the first to be hosted by three nations.
The SAFA President will also brief world football governing body FIFA on the ongoing coordinated campaign to damage the reputation of the Association with a misinformation operation that is intended to create the impression that there is chaos and destruction at SAFA House.
Dr Jordaan also congratulated the South African Under-20 men’s and women’s teams after they both reached the final of the Region 5 Games in Windhoek, Namibia, yesterday. The women’s team beat the hosts Namibia 1-0 in their semi-final while the SA men’s team beat Angola 2-0.
“We congratulate the two South African teams for reaching their respective finals,” the SAFA President said. “We are extremely proud of this achievement. Well done and congratulations.”
Dr Jordaan will return to South Africa after the Club World Cup final.
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