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FIFA World Cup 2026

South Africa

3 World Cup appearances · 3 fixtures in 2026

South Africa are scheduled to play 3 fixtures at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They have appeared at 3 previous World Cups (most recently 2010). Across major international tournaments tracked here (9 matches), South Africa have a record of 2W 4D 3L with 11 goals scored and 16 conceded.

3
WC apps
2
W
4
D
3
L
11
Goals scored
16
Goals conceded
Biggest win2–1 v France (2010)
Biggest defeat0–3 v France (1998)
All-time win rate22%
Recent WC years1998, 2002, 2010

Recent form

Last 9: 2W 4D 3L · 10 pts

048121998 v France: L 0-3 (cum 0)1998 v Denmark: D 1-1 (cum 1)1998 v Saudi Arabia: D 2-2 (cum 2)2002 v Paraguay: D 2-2 (cum 3)2002 v Slovenia: W 1-0 (cum 6)2002 v Spain: L 2-3 (cum 6)2010 v Mexico: D 1-1 (cum 7)2010 v Uruguay: L 0-3 (cum 7)2010 v France: W 2-1 (cum 10)199820102002

Cumulative form points across major-tournament matches (newest right). Win = 3, draw = 1, loss = 0.

South Africa at World Cup 2026 (3)

Mexico
South Africa
· Estadio Azteca, Mexico City · Group A
Czech Republic
South Africa
· Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta · Group A
South Africa
South Korea
· Estadio BBVA, Monterrey · Group A

Recent international meetings

  • 2010FIFA World CupFrance 1–2 South Africa
  • 2010FIFA World CupSouth Africa 0–3 Uruguay
  • 2010FIFA World CupSouth Africa 1–1 Mexico
  • 2002FIFA World CupSouth Africa 2–3 Spain
  • 2002FIFA World CupSouth Africa 1–0 Slovenia
  • 2002FIFA World CupParaguay 2–2 South Africa
  • 1998FIFA World CupSouth Africa 2–2 Saudi Arabia
  • 1998FIFA World CupSouth Africa 1–1 Denmark
  • 1998FIFA World CupFrance 3–0 South Africa