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	1481 +57	4 - 1	1723 -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	2011 +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	1671 +33	4 - 0	1659 -33	South Africa	World Cup qualifier

Last internationals

Last international November 15th, 2025 in South Africa – Friendly
Last international	W	November 15th, 2025 in South Africa	South Africa	1532 +6	3 - 1	1368 -6	Zambia	Friendly
Last competitive game October 14th, 2025 in South Africa – World Cup qualifier
Last competitive game	W	October 14th, 2025 in South Africa	South Africa	1526 +11	3 - 0	1311 -11	Rwanda	World Cup 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	1777 -42	France	World Cup Group A
Last world cup qualifier October 14th, 2025 in South Africa – World Cup qualifier
Last world cup qualifier	W	October 14th, 2025 in South Africa	South Africa	1526 +11	3 - 0	1311 -11	Rwanda	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	1746 +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 (1822 pts) October 1st, 1955 in Australia – Friendly
1st (1822 pts)	W	October 1st, 1955 in Australia	Australia	1641 -15	1 - 4	1822 +15	South Africa	Friendly
2nd (1817 pts) July 9th, 1906 in Argentina – Friendly
2nd (1817 pts)	W	July 9th, 1906 in Argentina	Argentina	1980 -17	0 - 1	1817 +17	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 (1807 pts) September 24th, 1955 in Australia – Friendly
4th (1807 pts)	W	September 24th, 1955 in Australia	Australia	1656 -21	0 - 6	1807 +21	South Africa	Friendly
5th (1803 pts) April 9th, 1977 in South Africa – Friendly
5th (1803 pts)	W	April 9th, 1977 in South Africa	South Africa	1803 +3	7 - 0	1450 -3	Rhodesia	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) January 16th, 2024 in Ivory Coast – Africa Cup of Nations
3rd (1458 pts)	L	January 16th, 2024 in Ivory Coast	Mali	1645 +23	2 - 0	1458 -23	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations
May 21st, 2006 in Botswana – COSAFA Cup
-	D	May 21st, 2006 in Botswana	Botswana	1331 +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	1562 +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	1171 -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	1576 +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 the United States – CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C
3rd (1931 pts)	W	July 8th, 2005 in the United States	South Africa	1618 +44	2 - 1	1887 -44	Mexico	CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C
4th (1915 pts) November 27th, 1999 in South Africa – Friendly tournament
4th (1915 pts)	W	November 27th, 1999 in South Africa	South Africa	1661 +22	1 - 0	1893 -22	Sweden	Friendly tournament
5th (1871 pts) June 17th, 2023 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
5th (1871 pts)	W	June 17th, 2023 in South Africa	South Africa	1574 +32	2 - 1	1839 -32	Morocco	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Wins against strongest opponents in a competitive game

1st (1931 pts) July 8th, 2005 in the United States – CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C
1st (1931 pts)	W	July 8th, 2005 in the United States	South Africa	1618 +44	2 - 1	1887 -44	Mexico	CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C
2nd (1871 pts) June 17th, 2023 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd (1871 pts)	W	June 17th, 2023 in South Africa	South Africa	1574 +32	2 - 1	1839 -32	Morocco	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
3rd (1839 pts) January 30th, 2024 in Ivory Coast – Africa Cup of Nations
3rd (1839 pts)	W	January 30th, 2024 in Ivory Coast	South Africa	1578 +65	2 - 0	1774 -65	Morocco	Africa Cup of Nations
4th (1819 pts) June 22nd, 2010 in South Africa – World Cup Group A
4th (1819 pts)	W	June 22nd, 2010 in South Africa	South Africa	1619 +42	2 - 1	1777 -42	France	World Cup Group A
5th (1792 pts) March 26th, 2011 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
5th (1792 pts)	W	March 26th, 2011 in South Africa	South Africa	1635 +25	1 - 0	1767 -25	Egypt	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Losses against weakest opponents

1st (1188 pts) June 14th, 2008 in Sierra Leone – World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
1st (1188 pts)	L	June 14th, 2008 in Sierra Leone	Sierra Leone	1220 +32	1 - 0	1485 -32	South Africa	World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd (1210 pts) September 5th, 2015 in Mauritania – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd (1210 pts)	L	September 5th, 2015 in Mauritania	Mauritania	1258 +48	3 - 1	1504 -48	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
3rd (1257 pts) July 21st, 2001 in Malawi – COSAFA Cup
3rd (1257 pts)	L	July 21st, 2001 in Malawi	Malawi	1291 +34	1 - 0	1628 -34	South Africa	COSAFA Cup
4th (1266 pts) November 21st, 2023 in Rwanda – World Cup qualifier
4th (1266 pts)	L	November 21st, 2023 in Rwanda	Rwanda	1309 +43	2 - 0	1489 -43	South Africa	World Cup qualifier
5th (1302 pts) January 10th, 2004 in Mauritius – COSAFA Cup
5th (1302 pts)	L	January 10th, 2004 in Mauritius	Mauritius	1350 +48	2 - 0	1598 -48	South Africa	COSAFA Cup

Losses against weakest opponents in a competitive game

1st (1188 pts) June 14th, 2008 in Sierra Leone – World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
1st (1188 pts)	L	June 14th, 2008 in Sierra Leone	Sierra Leone	1220 +32	1 - 0	1485 -32	South Africa	World Cup qualifier Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd (1210 pts) September 5th, 2015 in Mauritania – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd (1210 pts)	L	September 5th, 2015 in Mauritania	Mauritania	1258 +48	3 - 1	1504 -48	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
3rd (1257 pts) July 21st, 2001 in Malawi – COSAFA Cup
3rd (1257 pts)	L	July 21st, 2001 in Malawi	Malawi	1291 +34	1 - 0	1628 -34	South Africa	COSAFA Cup
4th (1266 pts) November 21st, 2023 in Rwanda – World Cup qualifier
4th (1266 pts)	L	November 21st, 2023 in Rwanda	Rwanda	1309 +43	2 - 0	1489 -43	South Africa	World Cup qualifier
5th (1302 pts) January 10th, 2004 in Mauritius – COSAFA Cup
5th (1302 pts)	L	January 10th, 2004 in Mauritius	Mauritius	1350 +48	2 - 0	1598 -48	South Africa	COSAFA Cup

Most points won in a game

1st (+65 pts) January 30th, 2024 in Ivory Coast – Africa Cup of Nations
1st (+65 pts)	W	January 30th, 2024 in Ivory Coast	South Africa	1578 +65	2 - 0	1774 -65	Morocco	Africa Cup of Nations
2nd (+44 pts) July 8th, 2005 in the United States – CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C
2nd (+44 pts)	W	July 8th, 2005 in the United States	South Africa	1618 +44	2 - 1	1887 -44	Mexico	CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C
3rd (+43 pts) June 10th, 2017 in Nigeria – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier Group E
3rd (+43 pts)	W	June 10th, 2017 in Nigeria	Nigeria	1633 -43	0 - 2	1651 +43	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier Group E
January 21st, 2024 in Ivory Coast – Africa Cup of Nations
-	W	January 21st, 2024 in Ivory Coast	South Africa	1501 +43	4 - 0	1389 -43	Namibia	Africa Cup of Nations
4th (+42 pts) January 30th, 2002 in Mali – Africa Cup of Nations Group B
4th (+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	1777 -42	France	World Cup Group A
5th (+40 pts) July 6th, 2019 in Egypt – Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16
5th (+40 pts)	W	July 6th, 2019 in Egypt	Egypt	1611 -40	0 - 1	1550 +40	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16

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	1481 +57	4 - 1	1723 -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	1258 +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	1350 +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 the Congo – World Cup qualifier
-	L	April 6th, 1997 in the Congo	Congo	1482 +47	2 - 0	1716 -47	South Africa	World Cup qualifier
4th (-46 pts) June 15th, 2025 in South Africa – COSAFA Cup
4th (-46 pts)	L	June 15th, 2025 in South Africa	South Africa	1525 -46	0 - 3	1605 +46	Angola	COSAFA Cup
February 3rd, 2002 in Mali – Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-final
-	L	February 3rd, 2002 in Mali	Mali	1525 +46	2 - 0	1611 -46	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-final
5th (-43 pts) November 21st, 2023 in Rwanda – World Cup qualifier
5th (-43 pts)	L	November 21st, 2023 in Rwanda	Rwanda	1309 +43	2 - 0	1489 -43	South Africa	World Cup qualifier

Largest wins

1st September 17th, 1955 in Australia – Friendly
1st	W	September 17th, 1955 in Australia	Australia	1677 -27	0 - 8	1786 +27	South Africa	Friendly
2nd April 9th, 1977 in South Africa – Friendly
2nd	W	April 9th, 1977 in South Africa	South Africa	1803 +3	7 - 0	1450 -3	Rhodesia	Friendly
3rd July 5th, 1947 in New Zealand – Friendly
3rd	W	July 5th, 1947 in New Zealand	New Zealand	1441 -12	0 - 6	1733 +12	South Africa	Friendly
September 24th, 1955 in Australia – Friendly
-	W	September 24th, 1955 in Australia	Australia	1656 -21	0 - 6	1807 +21	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	1431 -10	3 - 8	1743 +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
October 11th, 2024 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
-	W	October 11th, 2024 in South Africa	South Africa	1561 +8	5 - 0	1257 -8	Congo	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

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 October 11th, 2024 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
2nd	W	October 11th, 2024 in South Africa	South Africa	1561 +8	5 - 0	1257 -8	Congo	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
3rd June 22nd, 2016 in Namibia – COSAFA Cup
3rd	W	June 22nd, 2016 in Namibia	South Africa	1603 +14	5 - 1	1319 -14	Swaziland	COSAFA Cup
4th June 2nd, 2007 in South Africa – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
4th	W	June 2nd, 2007 in South Africa	South Africa	1495 +9	4 - 0	1237 -9	Chad	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
June 4th, 2016 in the Gambia – Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
-	W	June 4th, 2016 in the 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	1204 -7	Lesotho	COSAFA Cup
January 21st, 2024 in Ivory Coast – Africa Cup of Nations
-	W	January 21st, 2024 in Ivory Coast	South Africa	1501 +43	4 - 0	1389 -43	Namibia	Africa Cup of Nations
5th February 16th, 1998 in Burkina Faso – Africa Cup of Nations Group C
5th	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	1223 -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	1254 -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	1568 +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

Largest losses

1st July 17th, 1920 in South Africa – Friendly
1st	L	July 17th, 1920 in South Africa	South Africa	1758 -15	1 - 9	2029 +15	England	Friendly
2nd November 12th, 1958 in the Netherlands – Friendly
2nd	L	November 12th, 1958 in the Netherlands	Netherlands	1728 +22	9 - 3	1800 -22	South Africa	Friendly
3rd June 24th, 1939 in South Africa – Friendly
3rd	L	June 24th, 1939 in South Africa	South Africa	1692 -12	2 - 8	1984 +12	England	Friendly
4th March 5th, 2014 in South Africa – Friendly
4th	L	March 5th, 2014 in South Africa	South Africa	1573 -3	0 - 5	2135 +3	Brazil	Friendly
March 29th, 2022 in France – Friendly
-	L	March 29th, 2022 in France	France	2116 +1	5 - 0	1544 -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	1671 +33	4 - 0	1659 -33	South Africa	World Cup qualifier
June 3rd, 2000 in the United States – US Cup
-	L	June 3rd, 2000 in the United States	United States	1814 +13	4 - 0	1675 -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	1481 +57	4 - 1	1723 -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	1661 +26	3 - 0	1619 -26	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
June 12th, 1998 in France – World Cup Group C
-	L	June 12th, 1998 in France	France	2011 +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
June 15th, 2025 in South Africa – COSAFA Cup
-	L	June 15th, 2025 in South Africa	South Africa	1525 -46	0 - 3	1605 +46	Angola	COSAFA Cup
4th June 7th, 2000 in the United States – US Cup
4th	L	June 7th, 2000 in the United States	Mexico	1859 +12	4 - 2	1663 -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	1412 +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	1562 +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	1710 +35	3 - 1	1613 -35	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	1258 +48	3 - 1	1504 -48	South Africa	Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

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