The South African government hailed the Bafana Bafanas historic qualification for the knockout stage in the FIFA World Cup 2026, describing the achievement as a proud moment for South Africa after the national team progressed beyond the group phase for the first time.
South Africa enter round of 32 after narrow win over South KoreaSouth Africa secured a place in the Round of 32 with a 1-0 victory over South Korea in its final Group A match, finishing second in the standings and extending its campaign into the knockout rounds.
Congratulating the team, the government praised the players for their determination and composure on one of footballs biggest stages.
