South Africa became the first host nation in World Cup history to be eliminated in the first round, despite beating France and drawing with Mexico, while Ghana and Ivory Coast were the only other African teams to win a match.

The team failed to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup after finishing third in their qualifying group. Ghana won the group and progressed to the tournament, while Congo DR finished ahead of South Africa on head-to-head results. During the 2010 World Cup on their home soil, they beat France 2–1 and drew 1–1 to Mexico, but lost 0–3 to Uruguay.

South Africa have qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times: 1998, 2002, and 2010, when it hosted the tournament, becoming the first African nation to do so.

All South Africa Goals at the World Cups Every single goal scored by both the men's and women's national teams at the FIFA World Cup™ and FIFA Women's World Cup™.

Information about South Africa National Team and its appearances in the FIFA Soccer World Cup with stats of games, goals, top scorers, world cups played and won, best and worst performances and much more data.

Nov 29, 2019 · In 2004, South Africa was awarded the bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup-- the first African country to do so. This was a significant event in sporting history considering how in September 1961, South Africa was suspended from international soccer and other sporting events following the country’s apartheid regime (Asokan).

Nov 17, 2022 · South Africa was eliminated after the group stage. The World Cup ball Jabulani came under criticism from the players for its texture, which made its aerial path unpredictable.

Information about South Africa National Soccer Team and its performance in the FIFA World Cups with appearances in the WC, games, goals scored, history, standings and more.

Jun 11, 2020 · The 2010 World Cup was a blessing and a curse for South Africa. The expectancy level was so high, but the vision to build up to it and thrive after it was forgotten.

Dec 29, 2022 · A total of 32 teams from six confederations participated in the tournament, with South Africa as the host nation. The final match was played at Soccer City Stadium in …