Minister Says SA 'Made to Look Like Fools' Over FIFA World Cup 2026 Visa Failures

South Africa's minister publicly admitted the country was 'made to look like fools' over visa processing failures ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, exposing a diplomatic and logistical embarrassment as the tournament approaches. The failures highlight systemic issues in Home Affairs processing capacity and raised concerns about South Africa's readiness to host World Cup matches.