South Africa is playing its last card in these qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup as they host Rwanda this Tuesday at Mbombela Stadium. If there’s one team that was in a very strong position in the qualifiers before suffering a real setback, it’s South Africa.

South Africa hosts Rwanda in Mbombela in their final Group C match of the African World Cup qualifiers. Match Preview & Prediction

South Africa will welcome Rwanda to the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday in the final Group C match of the CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The home match is crucial for Bafana Bafana as they compete to secure an automatic ticket for next year's global tournament.

After a goalless draw with Zimbabwe last Friday night, South Africa needed a win over Amavubi in Mbombela and hoped Nigeria would beat Benin in Uyo. Fate smiled on Hugo Broos’ side. The Belgian coach led Bafana Bafana to the global showpiece,

The Rwandan FA, FERWAFA, has published a statement on social media after their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier ended with a 3-0 loss to South Africa.

Bafana Bafana take on Rwanda in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday evening. South Africa's qualifying campaign suffered a blow on Friday after playing to a goalless draw against Zimbabwe in Durban. Hugo Broos' charges now sit two points behind Group C leaders Benin, who defeated Rwanda 1-0 on Friday.

South Africa were cruising. Now they’re clinging. A belated points deduction and a goalless draw with Zimbabwe have left Bafana Bafana needing a win over Rwanda in Mbombela and a result from Nigeria against Benin to keep their World Cup dream alive.