What If South Africa Lose?
S. Africa can still qualify
Qualifying in 22% of remaining scenarios
Would move to 4th in Group A
If S. Africa lose to Mexico, their chances drop to 22%. They would fall to 4th in their group.
Group A Table After This Result
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |  Mexico | 1 | +1 | 3 | ✓ Q |
2 |  Denmark | 0 | 0 | 0 | ✓ Q |
3 |  Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | ✗ E |
4 |  S. Africa | 1 | -1 | 0 | ✗ E |
Matches That Affect S. Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can South Africa still qualify for the World Cup knockout stage?
- S. Africa qualify in 48% of remaining scenarios. Use the scenario simulator to explore every possibility.
- What group is South Africa in?
- South Africa are in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- What does South Africa need to qualify?
- Toggle all remaining group fixtures on the scenario page to see the exact combination of results S. Africa need.