FIFA has noted that South Africa could qualify for the 2026 World Cup, if they defeat Nigeria in a qualifying game on Tuesday evening.
The world football governing stated this in a post on X.
It read: “Two more teams could secure @fifaworldcup 26 qualification today!
“Egypt will qualify if they beat Burkina Faso, while South Africa will qualify if they beat Nigeria, and Benin fail to beat Lesotho.”
Bayana Bayana currently lead Group C with 16 points, six more than the Super Eagles have recorded so far.
FIFA are, however, yet to announce a verdict on South Africa fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in March.
Teboho Mokoena should have served a suspension after picking up two yellow cards, but he was still fielded.
Lesotho have since filed a protest, demanding South Africa be docked three points and the result overturned to a 3-0 defeat.