South Africans celebrate in the streets after World Cup advance (opens original article in a new tab)

South Africans celebrated in the streets after Bafana Bafana's 1-0 victory over South Korea in the 2026 World Cup, securing their first-ever qualification for the knockout rounds.

• South African fans celebrated in the streets after Bafana Bafana's 1-0 victory over South Korea in the 2026 World Cup Group A match.
• The team secured progression to the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time since 2010, despite losing their opening match to Mexico.
• President Cyril Ramaphosa praised the team's performance and emphasized national unity.