South Africa Secures 2026 World Cup Spot with 3‑0 Win Over Rwanda!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana have officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dominant 3‑0 victory over Rwanda in Mbombela on Tuesday, sealing top position in Group C.

What Happened:

• Goals from Percy Tau, Themba Zwane, and Teboho Mokoena secured the win.
• Despite being docked 3 points earlier in the campaign for fielding an ineligible player, South Africa’s superior goal difference and points tally saw them finish ahead of Nigeria and Benin.
• This marks South Africa’s fifth World Cup qualification — and their first since 2010.

Why It Matters:

• South Africa becomes the latest African nation to confirm its spot for the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Their qualification reaffirms the country’s football resurgence under coach Hugo Broos.

Citations:

1. FIFA Africa Qualifiers — www.fifa.com
2. Reuters Africa — www.reuters.com/sports
3. The South African — www.thesouthafrican.com/sport

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Managing Editor of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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