Bafana Bafana World Cup 2026 Qualifying Group – The World Cup qualifiers will begin with the first two rounds scheduled for November 13-21. The next matches will take place the following year as part of the new format.
Under this format, the winners of each group will guarantee direct qualification to the World Cup finals. However, the four best group winners will enter the draw phase to determine which team will represent Africa in the confederation group stage. This qualifying period will determine which African team will have the opportunity to compete with teams from other confederations for the opportunity to participate in the World Cup.
This new format aims to provide a more competitive and rigorous qualification process for African teams, ensuring that the continent’s World Cup representatives are truly deserving based on their performance in the qualifying stages.
Bafana Bafana World Cup 2026 Qualifying Group
GROUP C:
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Benin
- Zimbabwe
- Rwanda
- Lesotho
South Africa, having failed to qualify for the previous three World Cup Finals, will begin the journey to secure a place in the tournament four years from now. However, their road will be tough as they have been drawn in Group C with big rivals like Nigeria, Benin, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Lesotho.
The qualifying format has undergone changes, from three qualifying rounds to a group stage format. In this new format, the team that finishes at the top of each group will automatically qualify for the World Cup.
It is worth noting that the next World Cup will be jointly hosted by America, Canada, and Mexico, making it a major tri-nation event.
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South Africa, under the leadership of coach Hugo Broos, will need to overcome a difficult group and do their best to secure a place in the prestigious tournament. The road ahead will require determination, skill and teamwork from the South African team as they strive to excel on the international stage.
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