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 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.

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'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.

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.

South Africa's national football team achieved a historic milestone by defeating Korea, which allowed them to qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. This victory marks a significant achievement for the team in the tournament.