In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa secured a place in the round of 32 alongside co-hosts Mexico by defeating South Korea 1-0 at Estadio Monterrey. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the 63rd minute of the match, leading the Bafana Bafana to victory under the guidance of coach Hugo Broos.

South Africa achieved a historic milestone by defeating South Korea 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup group stage, marking their first advancement to the knockout rounds in World Cup history. This victory comes as South Africa returns to the global tournament for the first time since hosting it in 2010.

Bafana Bafana made history by advancing to the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time, following a 1-0 victory over South Korea in their final Group A match, according to The South African.

South Africa has qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup 2026 after defeating South Korea 1-0, with Thapelo Maseko scoring the decisive goal in the second half. This victory allowed South Africa to secure second place in Group A with four points, joining another African country in the Round of 32, according to Daily Post (NG).

Bafana Bafana achieved a historic milestone by defeating South Korea in Monterrey, securing their place in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The South African national football team, known as Bafana Bafana, achieved a historic milestone by defeating South Korea and finishing second to Mexico in Group A of the World Cup, thereby advancing to the last 32 of the tournament. This marks a significant achievement for the team in the competition.