South Africa's #10, Relebohile Mofokeng, runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Czechia and South Africa at Atlanta Stadium on June 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
If you’re an ardent Bafana Bafana fan, South Africa’s opening fixtures at a FIFA World Cup. would have undoubtedly raised your blood pressure.
Going into the third crucial match against South Korea on Thursday morning, somehow, the boys in green and gold are still in with a shout.
South Africa has to beat Son Heung-min’s South Korea to stand any chance of qualifying either in second or in the third position spot.
So let’s look at the four key factors that could lead Bafana to their first knockout round games at a FIFA World Cup games.
