South Africa achieved a significant milestone on Thursday by becoming the sixth African nation to secure a victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad, known as Bafana Bafana, earned a 1-0 win against South Korea at Mexico City Stadium, with Thapelo Maseko scoring the decisive goal in the second half.
This result propelled South Africa to second place in Group A with four points, successfully advancing them to the Round of 32. Their path to this stage included an opening 2-0 defeat to Mexico and a 1-1 tie against Czechia.
Other African nations to celebrate wins in this tournament include Egypt, Algeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Morocco, which secured two victories. Historically, Ivory Coast was the first to win, followed by Ghana, Morocco, Egypt, and Algeria. Conversely, Senegal, Cape Verde, DR Congo, and Tunisia have yet to record a win in the competition.
