# Soccer: South Africa has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Mexico, and Canada, following a commanding 3-0 victory against Rwanda at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. Goals from Thalente Mbatha, man of the match Oswin Appollis, and Evidence Makgopa secured top spot for Bafana Bafana in Group C and automatic qualification to the global showpiece. This is the first time South Africa has qualified for the World Cup since 2002. Coach Hugo Broos says this achievement feels wonderful:
Soccer: Bafana Bafana are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup [SOUND]
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