Is South Africa in the 2026 World Cup?

Yes — South Africa qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico. This page shows the group, the full match schedule and the live standings.

Where can I predict South Africa matches?

On tiptilldone.com you can submit free predictions for all WC26 matches — also via Telegram bot. No download, no password.

What is Kicktipp Classic scoring?

2 points for the right tendency, 3 for goal difference, 5 for exact score. This is the default on tiptilldone and Kicktipp.

Can I create a tipping round for South Africa fans?

Yes! Create a round on tiptilldone.com and select the "South Africa Fans" tag. Other fans find your round via the tag leaderboard.

tiptilldone · WC 2026Team profile

WC26 · Group A

South Africa

ZA · FIFA #56

FIFA#56

Titles–

Appearances3

Best resultGroup stage (1…

Predict for South Africa →Telegram Bot →Share →

Played4

Pts4

W·D·L1·1·2

Goals2:4

Diff-2

Tournament path

groupvs South Korea06/25

1:0

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round of 32vs Canada06/28

0:1

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Group A

#	Team	Sp	S	U	N	GD	Pts
1	Mexico	3	3	0	0	6:0	9
2	South Africa	3	1	1	1	2:3	4
3	South Korea	3	1	0	2	2:3	3
4	Czechia	3	0	1	2	2:6	1

Squad

The official squad will be published before the opening match.

Coaches have until 1 June 2026 to finalize their 26-man list. We update automatically.

Related news

WC history

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FAQ

Is South Africa in the 2026 World Cup?: Yes — South Africa qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico. This page shows the group, the full match schedule and the live standings.
Where can I predict South Africa matches?: On tiptilldone.com you can submit free predictions for all WC26 matches — also via Telegram bot. No download, no password.
What is Kicktipp Classic scoring?: 2 points for the right tendency, 3 for goal difference, 5 for exact score. This is the default on tiptilldone and Kicktipp.
Can I create a tipping round for South Africa fans?: Yes! Create a round on tiptilldone.com and select the "South Africa Fans" tag. Other fans find your round via the tag leaderboard.

By the numbers

35+Years of history
3WC appearances
–WC titles
Group stageBest result
CAFConfederation

National teamCAF

Founded: 1991
Nickname: Bafana Bafana
FIFA: #56
Group: WM26 · A
WC appearances: 3 (incl. 2026)
Best WC: Group stage (1998, 2002, 2010)
Last WC: 2010

Fan community

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Group A

Mexico

South Korea

Czechia

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Editorial by tiptilldone · updated May 26, 2026