Qualification to Be Decided After Final Group C Matches Today
As of October 14, 2025, South Africa has not yet qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their destiny will be determined by the outcome of the final Group C fixtures taking place today.
Current Group C Standings
South Africa sit second in Group C with 15 points, trailing Benin (17 points) and narrowly ahead of Nigeria (14 points). Each team has one final game to play.
Only the group winner secures automatic qualification for the World Cup, while the runner-up could advance to a play-off.
South Africa’s recent 0–0 draw with Zimbabwe dented their momentum, leaving qualification out of their own hands.
What South Africa Needs
To keep their dream alive, Bafana Bafana must defeat Rwanda in their final match and hope Benin fails to beat Nigeria.
If Benin win, they qualify automatically—regardless of South Africa’s result.
If Nigeria win and South Africa drop points, the Super Eagles could leapfrog both to take top spot.
Decisive Day Ahead
Qualification will only be confirmed after both matches conclude today.
South Africa’s fate now depends not only on their own performance but also on the Benin–Nigeria showdown, making this one of the most dramatic finales in Africa’s World Cup qualifying campaign.