South Africa at the FIFA World Cup: Record & Results
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South Africa at the FIFA World Cup
South Africa have played 13 FIFA World Cup matches between 1998 and 2026 across 4 editions, winning 3, drawing 5 and losing 5 (goals 13–20).
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FIFA World Cup 2026
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2026 | L |  Canada |
0–1 | FIFA World Cup | N · Inglewood |
| 24 Jun 2026 | W |  South Korea |
1–0 | FIFA World Cup | N · Guadalupe |
| 18 Jun 2026 | D |  Czech Republic |
1–1 | FIFA World Cup | N · Atlanta |
| 11 Jun 2026 | L |  Mexico |
0–2 | FIFA World Cup | A · Mexico City |
FIFA World Cup 2010
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2010 | W |  France |
2–1 | FIFA World Cup | H · Bloemfontein |
| 16 Jun 2010 | L |  Uruguay |
0–3 | FIFA World Cup | H · Pretoria |
| 11 Jun 2010 | D | Mexico |
1–1 | FIFA World Cup | H · Johannesburg |
FIFA World Cup 2002
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2002 | L |  Spain |
2–3 | FIFA World Cup | N · Daejeon |
| 8 Jun 2002 | W |  Slovenia |
1–0 | FIFA World Cup | N · Daegu |
| 2 Jun 2002 | D |  Paraguay |
2–2 | FIFA World Cup | N · Busan |
FIFA World Cup 1998
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 1998 | D |  Saudi Arabia |
2–2 | FIFA World Cup | N · Bordeaux |
| 18 Jun 1998 | D |  Denmark |
1–1 | FIFA World Cup | N · Toulouse |
| 12 Jun 1998 | L | France |
0–3 | FIFA World Cup | A · Marseille |