All eyes will be on Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban this Friday as the South Africa national football team hosts Zimbabwe in a decisive clash during the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers.

Group C has been one of the most competitive groups, featuring Benin, South Africa, Nigeria, and Rwanda, making every point crucial as the qualification race intensifies.

South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Group C Standings and Stakes

Group C recently witnessed a dramatic shift after FIFA sanctioned South Africa (Bafana Bafana) with a defeat against Lesotho due to fielding a suspended player. This decision tightened the race for the top spot in the group.

Currently, Benin and South Africa share the lead with 14 points each, while Nigeria sits third with 11 points, just ahead of Rwanda on goal difference. With two final matchdays scheduled for October 10 and 14, 2025, the battle for qualification remains wide open.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa: Match Date, Time, and Venue

This Zimbabwe vs South Africa encounter is crucial for both teams as they aim to secure points to stay in contention for 2026 World Cup qualification.

Live Broadcast Channels for Zimbabwe vs South Africa

Fans can watch the match live via:

Head-to-Head Record: Zimbabwe vs South Africa

The two teams have faced each other 18 times previously:

The last meeting took place on June 11, 2024, with South Africa (Bafana Bafana) securing a 3-1 victory in the World Cup qualifiers, highlighting their dominance in recent encounters.

The Zimbabwe vs South Africa match is set to be a thrilling and decisive fixture in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers. With both teams fighting for crucial points in Group C, fans can expect an intense battle filled with competitive football.