4 appearances from 1998 to 2026. Best finish: Group stage (1998).
South Africa has appeared in 4 World Cups in CupIntel data, playing 13 matches with 3 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses. The record includes 13 goals for and 20 against, a best finish of Group stage, and tournament entries from 1998 through 2026.
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