South Africa national football team Bafana Bafana must win to have a realistic chance of advancing to the round of 32. Their next fixture is against South Korea on 2026-06-25.
What is at stake?
South Africa is currently 4th in FIFA World Cup 2026 with 1 point from 2 games, having drawn with Czechia 1-1 on 2026-06-18 and lost their previous game.
Past meetings with African teams
South Korea has a patchy record against African teams, with 28 wins and 17 losses out of 59 matches. They recently lost 4-0 to Ivory Coast in a friendly match.
Head-to-head statistics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 4th in FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Last result | Czechia 1-1 South Africa |
| Next fixture | vs South Korea on 2026-06-25 |
South Korea has played against 16 different African countries. Their recent meeting with an African team did not go to plan. They were handed a 4-0 thumping by Ivory Coast in a friendly in Milton Keynes in March.
What comes next?
South Africa national football team Bafana Bafana will face South Korea on 2026-06-25. A win is crucial for their chances of advancing to the next round. The team's current form is a concern, with a recent draw and a loss. They need to improve their performance to get a positive result against South Korea.
