Pitso Mosimane has hailed South Africa’s return to the FIFA World Cup and highlighted the growing impact of domestic clubs’ continental experience as a decisive factor behind the national team’s success.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Bafana Bafana after South Africa sealed their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3–0 victory over Rwanda in Mbombela.
Bafana Bafana’s World Cup dream is reality! Watch the epic celebrations unfold in Mbombela.
South Africa’s return to the World Cup is anchored not on star exports, but on the strength and resilience of the PSL.
Bafana Bafana defeated Rwanda 3-0 in Mbombela on Tuesday to win Group C and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Stellenbosch FC forward Ashley Cupido has been handed a late call-up to the South Africa national squad ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Tuesday, replacing an injured player in Hugo Broos’s selection.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has reiterated his belief that his team will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World cup as they gear up to face Rwanda in the last group match.
South Africa confront their toughest test yet when they host Rwanda in Mbombela on Tuesday. To keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive, Bafana Bafana must win, and hope for a favourable result from Benin vs Nigeria.
A goalless draw against Zimbabwe has left Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualification hopes on thin ice.
Bafana Bafana face Zimbabwe in a must-win showdown to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification dream alive, with defeat potentially ending their hopes of progressing to next year’s competition.