The 23rd FIFA World Cup takes place in North America in 2026. But who emerged victorious at the first event almost a century ago?

According to the FIFA Disciplinary Code: "If a team fields a player who is not eligible to participate (due to suspension, registration issues, nationality, etc.), the match is automatically forfeited. The default result is a 3-0 loss, unless the actual result was even more disadvantageous to the offending team."

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated South Africa on their return to the World Cup. South Africa headed into their final game against Rwanda with their destiny out of their hands as they needed results in the Nigeria and Benin game to go their way.

There were, of course, wild celebrations by the players, coach Hugo Broos and his technical staff and supporters at Mbombela Stadium after the South Africans clinched qualification for the 2026 World Cup with their 3-0 win against Rwanda on Tuesday night.

South Africa have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a stunning victory against Rwanda in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier at Mbombela Stadium.