South Africa Secure 2026 World Cup Spot

South Africa secure 2026 World Cup spot. Credit: Swisher Post

South Africa secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Rwanda with a score of 3-0 in Mbombela on Tuesday.

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The victory clinched the top spot in Group C for the South African team.

Thalente Mbatha and Oswin Appolis scored the goals that gave South Africa a first-half lead, and Evidence Makgopa cemented the win by adding a third goal midway through the second half.

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