Can South Africa reach the World Cup 2026 knockouts?
Can South Africa reach the Round of 32?
South Africa sit bottom of Group A on 0 points. With 2 games left, they need to win out and depend on other results to reach the new Round of 32.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | South Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
+Can South Africa qualify from Group A at the 2026 World Cup?
Onside's model gives South Africa a 11% chance to reach the Round of 32 from Group A. South Africa sit bottom of Group A on 0 points. With 2 games left, they need to win out and depend on other results to reach the new Round of 32.
+What does South Africa need to reach the World Cup 2026 knockouts?
South Africa sit bottom of Group A on 0 points. With 2 games left, they need to win out and depend on other results to reach the new Round of 32.
+When does South Africa play next at the World Cup 2026?
South Africa's next match is Czechia on Thursday 18 June at 16:00 UTC in Atlanta.
+Can South Africa win the World Cup 2026?
Onside's model gives South Africa a 0.0% chance to lift the trophy. Full champion-pick reasoning at /world-cup-2026/can-x-win/rsa.
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