International Friendly · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa 1–2 Panama (31 Mar 2026): Result & Goals
Goals
- 58'
José CórdobaPanama
- 64'
Mbekezeli MbokaziSouth Africa
- 77'
Jiovany RamosPanama
Pre-match prediction
28%29%43%
South Africa winDrawPanama win
Based on Elo ratings (South Africa 1616, Panama 1795) and the outcomes of 5,807 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is meeting number 3 between South Africa and Panama.
- Head-to-head before this game: South Africa 0 wins, Panama 0, 2 draws.
- Previous meeting: South Africa 1–1 Panama on 27 March 2026 (International Friendly).
- South Africa won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
- Panama won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 8 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: South Africa 1616, Panama 1795 — Panama were favourites.
South Africa: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs Panama27 Mar 2026 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs Cameroon4 Jan 2026 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 3–2 vs Zimbabwe29 Dec 2025 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 0–1 vs Egypt26 Dec 2025 · Africa Cup of Nations
- 2–1 vs Angola22 Dec 2025 · Africa Cup of Nations
Panama: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs South Africa27 Mar 2026 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Mexico22 Jan 2026 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Bolivia18 Jan 2026 · International Friendly
- 3–0 vs El Salvador18 Nov 2025 · World Cup Qualification
- 3–2 vs Guatemala13 Nov 2025 · World Cup Qualification