Lesotho meet neighbours South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Date & Time: Friday, September 5 – 16:00 GMT (18:00 CAT/SAST).
How to Watch: SuperSport, SABC Sport.
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Group C standings
- South Africa – 13 points
- Rwanda – 8 points
- Benin – 8 points
- Nigeria – 7 points
- Lesotho – 6 points
- Zimbabwe – 4 points
South Africa lead the group by five points. Lesotho are fifth but only two points off second place.
Form guide
- Lesotho: winless in their last three qualifiers (two defeats, one draw); struggled at the recent COSAFA Cup with one win and two defeats, scoring once and conceding seven.
- South Africa: three consecutive wins in the qualifiers; unbeaten in six; scored six and conceded none in their last three meetings with Lesotho.
Head-to-head
- South Africa wins: 8
- Lesotho wins: 3
- Draws: 3
What’s at stake
- A Lesotho win would keep them in the hunt for second place and a playoff spot.
- South Africa could move within touching distance of World Cup qualification with victory.
Score Prediction
South Africa’s quality and form make them strong favourites, especially against a Lesotho side lacking goals. The safest call is South Africa to win.
Exact score prediction: Lesotho 0-2 South Africa
