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Johan van der Merwe

Sports Editor

Johan van der Merwe is a sports editor with over 10 years in digital journalism across football, rugby and athletics. He oversees coverage and keeps the desk honest about what the sources actually say.

(2) Portugal v Croatia: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

Toronto: Portugal advances past Croatia in World Cup round of 32

Johan van der Merwe4 months ago06 mins

Portugal defeats Croatia in a thrilling World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match in Toronto. Ronaldo and Modric face off in what could be their final World Cup.

World Cup 2026: Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET) - Youri Tielemans' controversial extra-time penalty wins last-32 clash

Seattle: Belgium secures dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Senegal in World Cup last-32

Johan van der Merwe4 months ago08 mins

Belgium stages a dramatic 3-2 extra-time comeback against Senegal in the World Cup last-32. After being 2-0 down, Belgium secured a stunning victory.

Ruben Love handed No 10 jersey for Rennie’s first All Blacks Test against France

Christchurch: Ruben Love to start at fly-half for All Blacks against France

Johan van der Merwe4 months ago06 mins

Ruben Love makes his debut at fly-half for the All Blacks against France in Christchurch, marking the first Test under new coach Dave Rennie. Get ready for the

World Cup 2026: France 3-0 Sweden - Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise star in dominant win to set up Paraguay tie

France secures dominant 3-0 victory over Sweden in World Cup 2026

Johan van der Merwe4 months ago06 mins

France dominates Sweden with a 3-0 victory, securing their spot in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Kylian Mbappe scores twice, matching Messi’s goal tally.

World Cup 2026: Fifa explain decision to rule out Germany's extra-time goal against Paraguay

Germany’s extra-time goal against Paraguay disallowed at World Cup 2026

Johan van der Merwe4 months ago08 mins

Germany’s World Cup 2026 journey ends in heartbreak as an extra-time goal against Paraguay is disallowed, leading to a 4-3 penalty shootout loss. Four-time cham

AUS-W vs WI-W Cricket Scorecard, 1st Semi-Final at London, June 30, 2026

London: Australia secures T20 World Cup final spot with dominant win over West Indies

Johan van der Merwe4 months ago06 mins

Australia dominates West Indies with an eight-wicket victory at The Oval, securing their spot in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final. They eye a record seventh

Koeman tactics backfire as Netherlands' World Cup wait goes on

Netherlands’ World Cup journey ends as Morocco advance in penalty shootout

Johan van der Merwe4 months ago07 mins

Morocco defeats the Netherlands in a thrilling penalty shootout in Monterrey, Mexico, securing their spot in the World Cup 2026 last 16. They now face Canada.

Boks go full strength to lay down marker against England in Nations Championship opener - Daily Maverick

Boks field full-strength squad for Nations Championship opener against England

Johan van der Merwe4 months ago09 mins

The Springboks unveil a full-strength squad for their Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park. Coach Rassie Erasmus prioritises experience ove

Hugo Broos rises above South Africa’s problems to break new World Cup ground

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time

Johan van der Merwe4 months ago07 mins

Bafana Bafana makes history! South Africa reaches the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever, led by coach Hugo Broos. A monumental achievement for SA

Seattle: Iran’s late goal disallowed in dramatic draw with Egypt

Johan van der Merwe4 months ago06 mins

Iran’s late goal disallowed in a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt at the World Cup in Seattle. Their knockout stage progression now hinges on other results.