south africa national soccer team standings
🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – CAF Group C South Africa secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their first appearance since hosting the tournament in 2010. Despite a three-point deduction for fielding a suspended player, they topped Group C with 18 points, finishing ahead of Nigeria on goal difference. Their qualification was confirmed after a 3-0 victory over Rwanda, coupled with Nigeria's 4-0 win over Benin Reuters . Group C Standings: Position Team Matches Played Wins Draws Losses Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points 1 South Africa 10 5 3 2 15 9 +6 18 2 Nigeria 10 4 5 1 15 8 +7 17 3 Benin 10 5 2 3 12 11 +1 17 4 Lesotho 10 3 3 4 9 12 -3 12 5 Rwanda 10 3 2 5 5 9 -4 11