South Africa’s Bafana Bafana have made history as the first African Team to seal their spot in the final 32 of the 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP.
The south African team beat South Korea 1-0 early today morning , a decisive win that puts them second in Group A behind leaders and cohost Mexico who have won all their three group matches to finish at 9 points.
Thapelo Maseko scored the only goal for South Africa netting the winner in the 63rd minute off an assist from Tshepang Moremi, sending Bafana Bafana to the tournament’s knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
They are set to meet Canada in the round of 32 this Sunday.
Bafana Bafana lost their opening fixture 2-0 to mexico in a dramatic match that saw players from the African side, Yaya Shitole and Themba Zwane and Mexican player Cesar Montes being red carded.
They would later nurse a draw against Czech with after Teboho Mokoena struck the net at the 83rd Minute.
Czechia sit at the bottom of Group A while the Koreans are at third place.
Ivory coast that is second placed in group is hoping for a draw against Curacao tonight in order to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Egypt will also be looking for a draw when they encounter Iran in order to get a place in he knock out stage of the world’s most watched sporting tournament.
