Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Bafana Bafana's Fifa World Cup Legacy: Reliving Every Historic Goal Scored by South Africans

South Africa’s World Cup scoring record spans 11 goals from eight players, but defensive lapses have kept the team from reaching the knockout rounds.

Bafana Bafana have scored just 11 goals across the three FIFA World Cups they have participated in. Despite producing memorable moments on football’s biggest stage, South Africa have struggled defensively, conceding 16 goals and suffering two 3-0 defeats during their appearances. As they edge closer to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bafana will need a much stronger defensive display and perhaps their best-ever tournament campaign, if…

Bias Distribution

  • 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The South African broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)
News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal