South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana, has secured a spot in the round of 32 after defeating South Korea 1-0. Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal sealed the win.

What happened?

The match took place in Monterrey, with South Africa coming out on top.

Why it matters for South Africa

This win is crucial for Bafana Bafana, as they look to advance in the tournament. Currently, they stand 4th in FIFA World Cup 2026 with 1 point from 2 games, having scored 1 goal and conceded 3.

What comes next?

South Africa will look to build on this momentum, with their next match upcoming. As of June 25, 2026, they are 5 points behind leaders Mexico.

StatValue
League standing4th in FIFA World Cup 2026
Goals this season1 scored, 3 conceded
Title race5 points behind leaders Mexico
Last resultSouth Africa 1-2 Cameroon (2026-01-04)
Recent form2W-0D-3L (LWLLW, most recent first)