Bafana Bafana is in a great position to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thanks to a solid win against Lesotho on Friday night.

With two goals from Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams, Hugo Broos’ team secured all three points at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, putting them at the top of Group C with 10 points from five games.

This victory keeps their unbeaten run alive, having gone 11 matches without a loss over the past year.

What Bafana Needs to Secure a Spot in the 2026 World Cup

With five matches still left in the qualification rounds, Bafana Bafana has 25 points to play for.

If they manage to win all their remaining games, they will secure an automatic spot in the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

However, they don’t need to win every match to make it—they simply need to outperform their closest rivals: Rwanda, Nigeria, and Benin.

The upcoming match against Benin on Tuesday is crucial, as a victory could bring them closer to securing their World Cup berth.

A win on Tuesday, combined with another victory over Lesotho in September, would see South Africa reach 16 points with three matches left.

This would set them up for a potentially decisive home match against Nigeria, where a victory could send them to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years.

Path to Qualification: How Many Wins Does Bafana Need?

For Bafana Bafana to qualify, they must focus on winning at least three of their remaining matches, including avoiding a defeat to Nigeria.

The team will have four of their final five matches played at home, giving them a strong advantage.

If they target three wins and one draw from these games, they should be able to reach at least 20 points—enough to guarantee qualification, provided they don’t lose to the Super Eagles.