The beautiful game has always been more than just goals and trophies — it’s about moments that live forever. From 11 May to 31 May, DStv Channel 199 becomes the heartbeat of football nostalgia, a pop‑up channel that rewinds the clock and lets fans relive the drama, the joy, and the heartbreak of the FIFA World Cup.
This isn’t just a countdown to the 2026 World Cup — it’s a celebration of the stories that shaped the sport.
MONDAY, 11 MAY – ONE MONTH TO GO!
The roar of Bafana Bafana’s opening strike in 2010 still echoes, “Goal for South Africa, Goal for all of Africa!” Then the pain of Ghana’s clash with Uruguay, when Luis Suarez broke a continent’s heart. Plus, a look back at the magic of Qatar 2022.
TUESDAY, 12 MAY – NEYMAR’S BEST
From Neymar’s dazzling flair to Brazil’s darkest night — the 7‑1 demolition by Germany. A rollercoaster of brilliance and despair.
WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY – FRANCE ’98 SPECIAL
Dennis Bergkamp’s wonder goal. Nigeria shocking Spain. Zidane rising to legend in the final. A tournament that changed the game forever.
THURSDAY, 14 MAY – WORLD CUP CLASSICS
West Germany v France, 1982 — a 3‑3 thriller ending in the first‑ever World Cup penalty shootout. Then, Netherlands v Brazil in 1994, five goals in 28 minutes. Pure chaos, pure theatre.
FRIDAY, 15 MAY – BRAZIL 2014
The Boateng brothers face off, Ghana hold Germany, and Didier Drogba inspires Ivory Coast to a comeback win. The best of Brazil 2014, all in one place.
SATURDAY, 16 MAY – WAKA WAKA (THIS TIME FOR AFRICA)
Relive Bafana Bafana’s 2010 journey and Ghana’s run that united a continent. Pride, passion, and Africa’s heartbeat on the world stage.
SUNDAY, 17 MAY – AFRICA WINS!
From Cameroon to Senegal, from Nigeria to Ghana — the greatest African victories at the World Cup, stitched together in one glorious celebration.
This pop‑up channel is more than a broadcast. It’s a time machine. It’s the sound of vuvuzelas, the sight of Zidane’s header, the heartbreak of missed penalties, and the joy of nations rising together.
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun — and the stories that made us fall in love with football are back where they belong: on your screen.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Monday, 11 May - 30 Days to Go!
Bafana Bafana v Mexico (2010) "Goal Bafana Bafana, Goal for South Africa, Goal for all of Africa"
Ghana v Uruguay (2010) Luis Suarez broke African hearts .
Relive the magic of the last FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Tuesday, 12 May
Neymar's Best
Brazil v Germany (2014) - Germany demolish the hosts 7-1.
Wednesday, 13 May - France '98 Special
Bergkamp's wonder goal - Netherlands v Argentina.
Spain v Nigeria - Super Eagles shock the world with a 3-2 win.
The Final: Brazil v France - Zidane legend.
Thursday, 14 May - World Cup Classics
West Germany v Frace (1982) A 3-3 thriller and 1st ever World Cup penalty shootout.
Netherlands v Brazil (1994) Five goals frenzy in 28 minutes.
Friday, 15 May - Brazil 2014
The best of 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Battle of Boateng bothers? - Ghana v Germany 2 all draw.
A Didier Drogba inspired comeback for the Elephants - Ivory Coast beat Japan.
Saturday,16 May Waka Waka (This time for Africa)
South Africa - Bafana Bafana (2010) - Relive the Bafana Bafana's matches.
Rest of Africa - Ghana (2010) A World Cup run that united the continent.
Sunday , 17 May - Africa Wins!
African Glory - Highlights of the greatest World Cup victories by African nations.