Seven African countries have now qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
South Africa became the latest team to book their spot, following a 3-0 hammering of Rwanda on Tuesday evening.
Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis, and Evidence Makgopa all scored for Bafana Bafana.
Hugo Broos’ men finished top of Group C with 18 points, one more than the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
This marks South Africa’s first World Cup appearance since 2010, when they hosted the tournament.
They join Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Tunisia, Cape Verde, and Morocco as the African nations that will feature at next year’s competition.
Two more spots will be decided by Wednesday morning, after the winners of Groups B and F are determined.
One additional African team could still qualify via the interconfederation playoffs.
