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What If South Africa Win?

S. Africa can still qualify

Qualifying in 78% of remaining scenarios

Would move to 1st in Group A

If S. Africa win against Mexico, they would move to 1st and qualify in 78% of remaining scenarios.

Group A Table After This Result

#TeamPGDPts
1
South AfricaS. Africa
1+13✓ Q
2
DenmarkDenmark
000✓ Q
3
South KoreaKorea
000✗ E
4
MexicoMexico
1-10✗ E

Matches That Affect S. Africa

KoreavsDenmarkMexicovsKoreaDenmarkvsMexico
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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.