South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time, achieving this milestone during the tournament in which they are participating for the first time since hosting it in 2010. They have successfully reached the round of 32.

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 made history by advancing past the FIFA World Cup group stage for the first time, following a 1-0 victory over South Korea. This win allows them to join hosts Mexico in the round of 32, marking a significant achievement for the national team, known as Bafana.

Bafana Bafana achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout round spot with a 1-0 victory over South Korea. This win allowed them to finish second in Group A, and they are now set to face Canada in the round of 32.

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.

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.