South Africa notable games

Notable games

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First internationals

First international July 9th, 1906 in Argentina – Friendly
First international	W	July 9th, 1906 in Argentina	Argentina	1980 -17	0 - 1	1817 +17	South Africa	Friendly
First competitive game August 16th, 1992 in Zimbabwe – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
First competitive game	L	August 16th, 1992 in Zimbabwe	Zimbabwe	1482 +57	4 - 1	1718 -57	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
First world cup game June 12th, 1998 in France – World Cup Group C
First world cup game	L	June 12th, 1998 in France	France	2010 +7	3 - 0	1637 -7	South Africa	World Cup Group C
First world cup qualifier October 10th, 1992 in Nigeria – World Cup qualifier
First world cup qualifier	L	October 10th, 1992 in Nigeria	Nigeria	1669 +32	4 - 0	1655 -32	South Africa	World Cup qualifier

Last internationals

Last international March 28th, 2023 in Liberia – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Last international	W	March 28th, 2023 in Liberia	Liberia	1312 -14	1 - 2	1542 +14	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Last competitive game March 28th, 2023 in Liberia – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Last competitive game	W	March 28th, 2023 in Liberia	Liberia	1312 -14	1 - 2	1542 +14	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Last world cup game June 22nd, 2010 in South Africa – World Cup Group A
Last world cup game	W	June 22nd, 2010 in South Africa	South Africa	1619 +42	2 - 1	1776 -42	France	World Cup Group A
Last world cup qualifier November 14th, 2021 in Ghana – World Cup qualifier
Last world cup qualifier	L	November 14th, 2021 in Ghana	Ghana	1603 +13	1 - 0	1550 -13	South Africa	World Cup qualifier

Finals played in major tournaments

Africa Cup of Nations 1996 February 3rd, 1996 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations Final
Africa Cup of Nations 1996	W	February 3rd, 1996 in South Africa	South Africa	1745 +18	2 - 0	1609 -18	Tunisia	Africa Cup of Nations Final
Africa Cup of Nations 1998 February 28th, 1998 in Burkina Faso – Africa Cup of Nations Final
Africa Cup of Nations 1998	L	February 28th, 1998 in Burkina Faso	Egypt	1710 +41	2 - 0	1657 -41	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations Final

Highest Elo ratings

1st (1817 pts) July 9th, 1906 in Argentina – Friendly
1st (1817 pts)	W	July 9th, 1906 in Argentina	Argentina	1980 -17	0 - 1	1817 +17	South Africa	Friendly
2nd (1815 pts) October 1st, 1955 in Australia – Friendly
2nd (1815 pts)	W	October 1st, 1955 in Australia	Australia	1627 -15	1 - 4	1815 +15	South Africa	Friendly
3rd (1809 pts) June 29th, 1910 in South Africa – Friendly
3rd (1809 pts)	L	June 29th, 1910 in South Africa	South Africa	1809 -8	0 - 3	2131 +8	England	Friendly
4th (1801 pts) July 23rd, 1910 in South Africa – Friendly
4th (1801 pts)	L	July 23rd, 1910 in South Africa	South Africa	1801 -8	2 - 6	2139 +8	England	Friendly
5th (1800 pts) September 24th, 1955 in Australia – Friendly
5th (1800 pts)	W	September 24th, 1955 in Australia	Australia	1642 -20	0 - 6	1800 +20	South Africa	Friendly

Lowest Elo ratings

1st (1452 pts) September 2nd, 2006 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
1st (1452 pts)	D	September 2nd, 2006 in South Africa	South Africa	1452 -11	0 - 0	1360 +11	Congo	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd (1453 pts) May 10th, 2006 in Lesotho – Friendly
2nd (1453 pts)	D	May 10th, 2006 in Lesotho	Lesotho	1145 +6	0 - 0	1453 -6	South Africa	Friendly
3rd (1458 pts) May 21st, 2006 in Botswana – COSAFA Cup
3rd (1458 pts)	D	May 21st, 2006 in Botswana	Botswana	1332 +2	0 - 0	1458 -2	South Africa	COSAFA Cup
4th (1459 pts) September 9th, 2007 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
4th (1459 pts)	L	September 9th, 2007 in South Africa	South Africa	1459 -36	1 - 3	1561 +36	Zambia	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
January 30th, 2006 in Egypt – Africa Cup of Nations Group C
-	L	January 30th, 2006 in Egypt	Zambia	1516 +24	1 - 0	1459 -24	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations Group C
5th (1460 pts) May 20th, 2006 in Botswana – COSAFA Cup
5th (1460 pts)	W	May 20th, 2006 in Botswana	South Africa	1460 +7	1 - 0	1172 -7	Swaziland	COSAFA Cup

Wins against strongest opponents

1st (2123 pts) November 19th, 2013 in South Africa – Friendly
1st (2123 pts)	W	November 19th, 2013 in South Africa	South Africa	1575 +19	1 - 0	2104 -19	Spain	Friendly
2nd (1997 pts) July 9th, 1906 in Argentina – Friendly
2nd (1997 pts)	W	July 9th, 1906 in Argentina	Argentina	1980 -17	0 - 1	1817 +17	South Africa	Friendly
3rd (1931 pts) July 8th, 2005 in United States – CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C
3rd (1931 pts)	W	July 8th, 2005 in United States	South Africa	1618 +44	2 - 1	1887 -44	Mexico	CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C
4th (1914 pts) November 27th, 1999 in South Africa – Friendly tournament
4th (1914 pts)	W	November 27th, 1999 in South Africa	South Africa	1661 +22	1 - 0	1892 -22	Sweden	Friendly tournament
5th (1827 pts) March 26th, 2008 in South Africa – Friendly
5th (1827 pts)	W	March 26th, 2008 in South Africa	South Africa	1517 +28	3 - 0	1799 -28	Paraguay	Friendly

Wins against strongest opponents in a competitive game

1st (1931 pts) July 8th, 2005 in United States – CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C
1st (1931 pts)	W	July 8th, 2005 in United States	South Africa	1618 +44	2 - 1	1887 -44	Mexico	CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C
2nd (1818 pts) June 22nd, 2010 in South Africa – World Cup Group A
2nd (1818 pts)	W	June 22nd, 2010 in South Africa	South Africa	1619 +42	2 - 1	1776 -42	France	World Cup Group A
3rd (1793 pts) March 26th, 2011 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
3rd (1793 pts)	W	March 26th, 2011 in South Africa	South Africa	1635 +25	1 - 0	1768 -25	Egypt	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
4th (1771 pts) February 22nd, 1998 in Burkina Faso – Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-final
4th (1771 pts)	W	February 22nd, 1998 in Burkina Faso	South Africa	1684 +33	2 - 1	1738 -33	Morocco	Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-final
5th (1739 pts) January 31st, 1996 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations Semi-final
5th (1739 pts)	W	January 31st, 1996 in South Africa	South Africa	1727 +37	3 - 0	1702 -37	Ghana	Africa Cup of Nations Semi-final

Losses against weakest opponents

1st (1192 pts) June 14th, 2008 in Sierra Leone – World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
1st (1192 pts)	L	June 14th, 2008 in Sierra Leone	Sierra Leone	1223 +31	1 - 0	1486 -31	South Africa	World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd (1208 pts) September 5th, 2015 in Mauritania – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd (1208 pts)	L	September 5th, 2015 in Mauritania	Mauritania	1256 +48	3 - 1	1504 -48	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
3rd (1258 pts) July 21st, 2001 in Malawi – COSAFA Cup
3rd (1258 pts)	L	July 21st, 2001 in Malawi	Malawi	1292 +34	1 - 0	1628 -34	South Africa	COSAFA Cup
4th (1301 pts) January 10th, 2004 in Mauritius – COSAFA Cup
4th (1301 pts)	L	January 10th, 2004 in Mauritius	Mauritius	1349 +48	2 - 0	1598 -48	South Africa	COSAFA Cup
5th (1309 pts) September 4th, 2011 in Niger – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
5th (1309 pts)	L	September 4th, 2011 in Niger	Niger	1341 +32	2 - 1	1628 -32	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Losses against weakest opponents in a competitive game

1st (1192 pts) June 14th, 2008 in Sierra Leone – World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
1st (1192 pts)	L	June 14th, 2008 in Sierra Leone	Sierra Leone	1223 +31	1 - 0	1486 -31	South Africa	World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd (1208 pts) September 5th, 2015 in Mauritania – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd (1208 pts)	L	September 5th, 2015 in Mauritania	Mauritania	1256 +48	3 - 1	1504 -48	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
3rd (1258 pts) July 21st, 2001 in Malawi – COSAFA Cup
3rd (1258 pts)	L	July 21st, 2001 in Malawi	Malawi	1292 +34	1 - 0	1628 -34	South Africa	COSAFA Cup
4th (1301 pts) January 10th, 2004 in Mauritius – COSAFA Cup
4th (1301 pts)	L	January 10th, 2004 in Mauritius	Mauritius	1349 +48	2 - 0	1598 -48	South Africa	COSAFA Cup
5th (1309 pts) September 4th, 2011 in Niger – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
5th (1309 pts)	L	September 4th, 2011 in Niger	Niger	1341 +32	2 - 1	1628 -32	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Most points won in a game

1st (+44 pts) July 8th, 2005 in United States – CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C
1st (+44 pts)	W	July 8th, 2005 in United States	South Africa	1618 +44	2 - 1	1887 -44	Mexico	CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C
2nd (+43 pts) June 10th, 2017 in Nigeria – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier Group E
2nd (+43 pts)	W	June 10th, 2017 in Nigeria	Nigeria	1633 -43	0 - 2	1651 +43	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier Group E
3rd (+42 pts) January 30th, 2002 in Mali – Africa Cup of Nations Group B
3rd (+42 pts)	W	January 30th, 2002 in Mali	South Africa	1657 +42	3 - 1	1619 -42	Morocco	Africa Cup of Nations Group B
June 22nd, 2010 in South Africa – World Cup Group A
-	W	June 22nd, 2010 in South Africa	South Africa	1619 +42	2 - 1	1776 -42	France	World Cup Group A
4th (+40 pts) July 6th, 2019 in Egypt – Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16
4th (+40 pts)	W	July 6th, 2019 in Egypt	Egypt	1611 -40	0 - 1	1550 +40	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16
5th (+37 pts) January 31st, 1996 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations Semi-final
5th (+37 pts)	W	January 31st, 1996 in South Africa	South Africa	1727 +37	3 - 0	1702 -37	Ghana	Africa Cup of Nations Semi-final

Most points lost in a game

1st (-57 pts) August 16th, 1992 in Zimbabwe – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
1st (-57 pts)	L	August 16th, 1992 in Zimbabwe	Zimbabwe	1482 +57	4 - 1	1718 -57	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd (-48 pts) September 5th, 2015 in Mauritania – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd (-48 pts)	L	September 5th, 2015 in Mauritania	Mauritania	1256 +48	3 - 1	1504 -48	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
January 10th, 2004 in Mauritius – COSAFA Cup
-	L	January 10th, 2004 in Mauritius	Mauritius	1349 +48	2 - 0	1598 -48	South Africa	COSAFA Cup
3rd (-47 pts) June 18th, 2005 in South Africa – World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
3rd (-47 pts)	L	June 18th, 2005 in South Africa	South Africa	1574 -47	0 - 2	1544 +47	Ghana	World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
April 6th, 1997 in Congo – World Cup qualifier
-	L	April 6th, 1997 in Congo	Congo	1482 +47	2 - 0	1716 -47	South Africa	World Cup qualifier
4th (-46 pts) February 3rd, 2002 in Mali – Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-final
4th (-46 pts)	L	February 3rd, 2002 in Mali	Mali	1522 +46	2 - 0	1611 -46	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-final
5th (-41 pts) February 28th, 1998 in Burkina Faso – Africa Cup of Nations Final
5th (-41 pts)	L	February 28th, 1998 in Burkina Faso	Egypt	1710 +41	2 - 0	1657 -41	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations Final

Largest wins

1st September 17th, 1955 in Australia – Friendly
1st	W	September 17th, 1955 in Australia	Australia	1662 -26	0 - 8	1780 +26	South Africa	Friendly
2nd April 9th, 1977 in South Africa – Friendly
2nd	W	April 9th, 1977 in South Africa	South Africa	1797 +3	7 - 0	1451 -3	Rhodesia	Friendly
3rd July 5th, 1947 in New Zealand – Friendly
3rd	W	July 5th, 1947 in New Zealand	New Zealand	1435 -12	0 - 6	1729 +12	South Africa	Friendly
September 24th, 1955 in Australia – Friendly
-	W	September 24th, 1955 in Australia	Australia	1642 -20	0 - 6	1800 +20	South Africa	Friendly
October 13th, 2018 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier Group E
-	W	October 13th, 2018 in South Africa	South Africa	1560 +2	6 - 0	960 -2	Seychelles	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier Group E
4th July 12th, 1947 in New Zealand – Friendly
4th	W	July 12th, 1947 in New Zealand	New Zealand	1425 -10	3 - 8	1739 +10	South Africa	Friendly
5th November 27th, 2007 in South Africa – Friendly
5th	W	November 27th, 2007 in South Africa	South Africa	1485 +3	5 - 0	1135 -3	Lesotho	Friendly
May 31st, 2010 in South Africa – Friendly
-	W	May 31st, 2010 in South Africa	South Africa	1581 +8	5 - 0	1429 -8	Guatemala	Friendly

Largest wins in a competitive game

1st October 13th, 2018 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier Group E
1st	W	October 13th, 2018 in South Africa	South Africa	1560 +2	6 - 0	960 -2	Seychelles	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier Group E
2nd June 22nd, 2016 in Namibia – COSAFA Cup
2nd	W	June 22nd, 2016 in Namibia	South Africa	1603 +14	5 - 1	1318 -14	Swaziland	COSAFA Cup
3rd June 2nd, 2007 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
3rd	W	June 2nd, 2007 in South Africa	South Africa	1495 +9	4 - 0	1236 -9	Chad	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
June 4th, 2016 in Gambia – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
-	W	June 4th, 2016 in Gambia	Gambia	1284 -20	0 - 4	1605 +20	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
July 13th, 2021 in South Africa – COSAFA Cup
-	W	July 13th, 2021 in South Africa	South Africa	1504 +7	4 - 0	1203 -7	Lesotho	COSAFA Cup
4th February 16th, 1998 in Burkina Faso – Africa Cup of Nations Group C
4th	W	February 16th, 1998 in Burkina Faso	South Africa	1651 +15	4 - 1	1354 -15	Namibia	Africa Cup of Nations Group C
February 27th, 1999 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
-	W	February 27th, 1999 in South Africa	South Africa	1667 +9	4 - 1	1420 -9	Gabon	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
August 24th, 2002 in South Africa – COSAFA Cup
-	W	August 24th, 2002 in South Africa	South Africa	1665 +3	4 - 1	1225 -3	Swaziland	COSAFA Cup
June 7th, 2008 in South Africa – World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
-	W	June 7th, 2008 in South Africa	South Africa	1517 +8	4 - 1	1253 -8	Equatorial Guinea	World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
September 7th, 2013 in South Africa – World Cup qualifier
-	W	September 7th, 2013 in South Africa	South Africa	1567 +8	4 - 1	1288 -8	Botswana	World Cup qualifier
June 5th, 2018 in South Africa – COSAFA Cup
-	W	June 5th, 2018 in South Africa	South Africa	1558 +12	4 - 1	1365 -12	Namibia	COSAFA Cup
5th January 13th, 1996 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations Group A
5th	W	January 13th, 1996 in South Africa	South Africa	1708 +17	3 - 0	1532 -17	Cameroon	Africa Cup of Nations Group A
January 31st, 1996 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations Semi-final
-	W	January 31st, 1996 in South Africa	South Africa	1727 +37	3 - 0	1702 -37	Ghana	Africa Cup of Nations Semi-final
June 15th, 1996 in South Africa – World Cup qualifier
-	W	June 15th, 1996 in South Africa	South Africa	1754 +6	3 - 0	1421 -6	Malawi	World Cup qualifier
June 8th, 1997 in South Africa – World Cup qualifier
-	W	June 8th, 1997 in South Africa	South Africa	1728 +21	3 - 0	1636 -21	Zambia	World Cup qualifier
April 29th, 2000 in South Africa – COSAFA Cup
-	W	April 29th, 2000 in South Africa	South Africa	1685 +3	3 - 0	1215 -3	Mauritius	COSAFA Cup
March 24th, 2001 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
-	W	March 24th, 2001 in South Africa	South Africa	1674 +3	3 - 0	1242 -3	Mauritius	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
April 29th, 2001 in Mozambique – COSAFA Cup
-	W	April 29th, 2001 in Mozambique	Mozambique	1239 -9	0 - 3	1682 +9	South Africa	COSAFA Cup
February 26th, 2005 in Mauritius – COSAFA Cup
-	W	February 26th, 2005 in Mauritius	South Africa	1592 +3	3 - 0	1047 -3	Seychelles	COSAFA Cup
March 24th, 2007 in Chad – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
-	W	March 24th, 2007 in Chad	Chad	1245 -25	0 - 3	1494 +25	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
June 8th, 2013 in Cameroon – World Cup qualifier
-	W	June 8th, 2013 in Cameroon	South Africa	1577 +13	3 - 0	1291 -13	Central African Republic	World Cup qualifier
September 5th, 2014 in Sudan – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
-	W	September 5th, 2014 in Sudan	Sudan	1352 -25	0 - 3	1605 +25	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
June 8th, 2018 in South Africa – COSAFA Cup
-	W	June 8th, 2018 in South Africa	South Africa	1568 +10	3 - 0	1339 -10	Botswana	COSAFA Cup
July 16th, 2021 in South Africa – COSAFA Cup
-	W	July 16th, 2021 in South Africa	South Africa	1508 +13	3 - 0	1325 -13	Mozambique	COSAFA Cup

Largest losses

1st July 17th, 1920 in South Africa – Friendly
1st	L	July 17th, 1920 in South Africa	South Africa	1760 -14	1 - 9	2040 +14	England	Friendly
2nd November 12th, 1958 in Netherlands – Friendly
2nd	L	November 12th, 1958 in Netherlands	Netherlands	1735 +21	9 - 3	1794 -21	South Africa	Friendly
3rd June 24th, 1939 in South Africa – Friendly
3rd	L	June 24th, 1939 in South Africa	South Africa	1694 -12	2 - 8	1987 +12	England	Friendly
4th March 5th, 2014 in South Africa – Friendly
4th	L	March 5th, 2014 in South Africa	South Africa	1572 -3	0 - 5	2135 +3	Brazil	Friendly
March 29th, 2022 in France – Friendly
-	L	March 29th, 2022 in France	France	2116 +1	5 - 0	1545 -1	South Africa	Friendly
5th July 23rd, 1910 in South Africa – Friendly
5th	L	July 23rd, 1910 in South Africa	South Africa	1801 -8	2 - 6	2139 +8	England	Friendly

Largest losses in a competitive game

1st October 10th, 1992 in Nigeria – World Cup qualifier
1st	L	October 10th, 1992 in Nigeria	Nigeria	1669 +32	4 - 0	1655 -32	South Africa	World Cup qualifier
June 3rd, 2000 in United States – US Cup
-	L	June 3rd, 2000 in United States	United States	1813 +13	4 - 0	1674 -13	South Africa	US Cup
January 31st, 2004 in Tunisia – Africa Cup of Nations Group D
-	L	January 31st, 2004 in Tunisia	Nigeria	1736 +34	4 - 0	1574 -34	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations Group D
2nd August 16th, 1992 in Zimbabwe – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd	L	August 16th, 1992 in Zimbabwe	Zimbabwe	1482 +57	4 - 1	1718 -57	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
3rd July 11th, 1993 in Zambia – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
3rd	L	July 11th, 1993 in Zambia	Zambia	1662 +26	3 - 0	1616 -26	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
June 12th, 1998 in France – World Cup Group C
-	L	June 12th, 1998 in France	France	2010 +7	3 - 0	1637 -7	South Africa	World Cup Group C
June 20th, 2004 in Ghana – World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
-	L	June 20th, 2004 in Ghana	Ghana	1469 +40	3 - 0	1539 -40	South Africa	World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
June 16th, 2010 in South Africa – World Cup Group A
-	L	June 16th, 2010 in South Africa	South Africa	1577 -33	0 - 3	1879 +33	Uruguay	World Cup Group A
4th June 7th, 2000 in United States – US Cup
4th	L	June 7th, 2000 in United States	Mexico	1858 +12	4 - 2	1662 -12	South Africa	US Cup
5th September 3rd, 2005 in Burkina Faso – World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
5th	L	September 3rd, 2005 in Burkina Faso	Burkina Faso	1411 +39	3 - 1	1542 -39	South Africa	World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
September 9th, 2007 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
-	L	September 9th, 2007 in South Africa	South Africa	1459 -36	1 - 3	1561 +36	Zambia	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
January 27th, 2008 in Ghana – Africa Cup of Nations Group D
-	L	January 27th, 2008 in Ghana	Tunisia	1654 +24	3 - 1	1473 -24	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations Group D
January 19th, 2015 in Equatorial Guinea – Africa Cup of Nations Group C
-	L	January 19th, 2015 in Equatorial Guinea	Algeria	1709 +34	3 - 1	1613 -34	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations Group C
September 5th, 2015 in Mauritania – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
-	L	September 5th, 2015 in Mauritania	Mauritania	1256 +48	3 - 1	1504 -48	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

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