National Team · CAF
South Africa
Elo Rating
1187
Ranked #59 in the world
South Africa is currently ranked #59 in the world and #10 in CAF, with an Elo rating of 1,187. Over the last 6 months, South Africa have gained +62 Elo points, climbing 14 spots in the world rankings. South Africa's highest ever Elo rating was 1,254, reached in January 1997.
Elo Form · Last 4 Matches
Elo Rating History
Match History
All matches →| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Result | Elo Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 4, 2026 |
Egypt
|
0 – 1 | International Friendly | W | +16 |
| Sept. 30, 2026 |
Eritrea
|
0 – 5 | African Cup of Nations qualification | W | +8 |
| Sept. 26, 2026 |
Guinea
|
2 – 1 | African Cup of Nations qualification | W | +10 |
| June 28, 2026 |
Canada
|
0 – 1 | FIFA World Cup | L | -19 |
Biggest Elo Upsets
Top 5 by rating swing
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South Africa Info
World Rank
#59
Region
Africa
Confederation
Confederation of African Football
CAF Rank
#10
Peak Elo
1254
Current Elo
1187
Ranking History
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