South Africa flag

South Africa — World Cup 2026

IN CONTENTION ⚡ Group A · FIFA #53 · CAF
#1
Group Standing
421/729
Qualifying Scenarios
58%
Probability
Possible
Status
✅ Example Qualifying Scenarios
→ South Africa qualifies if: Czechia beat Mexico AND South Africa beat South Korea AND Czechia beat South Africa AND South Korea beat Mexico AND South Korea beat Czechia AND South Africa beat Mexico
→ South Africa qualifies if: Czechia beat Mexico AND South Africa beat South Korea AND Czechia beat South Africa AND South Korea beat Mexico AND South Korea draw with Czechia AND Mexico draw with South Africa
→ South Africa qualifies if: Czechia beat Mexico AND South Africa beat South Korea AND Czechia beat South Africa AND South Korea beat Mexico AND South Korea draw with Czechia AND South Africa beat Mexico
→ South Africa qualifies if: Czechia beat Mexico AND South Africa beat South Korea AND Czechia beat South Africa AND South Korea beat Mexico AND Czechia beat South Korea AND Mexico beat South Africa
→ South Africa qualifies if: Czechia beat Mexico AND South Africa beat South Korea AND Czechia beat South Africa AND South Korea beat Mexico AND Czechia beat South Korea AND Mexico draw with South Africa

🎮 Interactive Scenario Calculator

Loading fixtures...

World Cup History

Appearances
9
Best Result
Group Stage
Last WC
2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Can South Africa still qualify for the Round of 32?
South Africa can still qualify in 421 out of 729 possible scenarios. Currently ranked #1 in Group A.
What does South Africa need to qualify from Group A?
Example qualifying scenario: Czechia beat Mexico AND South Africa beat South Korea AND Czechia beat South Africa AND South Korea beat Mexico AND South Korea beat Czechia AND South Africa beat Mexico.
Is South Africa eliminated from World Cup 2026?
No, South Africa is not yet eliminated. They can still qualify in certain scenarios.
What group is South Africa in at WC2026?
South Africa is in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They are ranked #53 in the world by FIFA.
What is South Africa's FIFA ranking?
South Africa holds FIFA world ranking #53 and represents the CAF confederation. Their best World Cup result was: Group Stage.