🇿🇦 South Africa
Africa · FIFA ZAF
Key Statistics
9
Matches
2-4-3
Record (W-D-L)
11
Goals Scored
-5
Goal Difference
10
Points
0
Titles 🏆
63.2M
Population
$723.6B
GDP
Editorial Analysis & Historical Context
Rigorous Analysis: South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup, got knocked out in the group stage, and introduced the world to the ear-splitting buzz of the vuvuzela. They made sure no one could hear the referee or the players.
They played with plenty of energy but absolute lack of defensive structure. A tournament that was loud in the stands and quiet on the pitch.
Tournament History
| Year | Host | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | — |
| 2002 | Korea, Japan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — |
| 1998 | France | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — |
| Total | 3 editions | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 10 | — |
World Cup Appearances
1998, 2002, 2010
Economic & Demographic Football Efficiency
South Africa has a population of 63.2M and an estimated GDP of $723.6B. Bilardo Water normalizes goals, points, and championships against demographic and economic scale to measure true football efficiency beyond raw financial advantage.
Per Capita Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per million people | 0.17 | #61 / 84 |
| Points per million people | 0.16 | #60 / 84 |
| Wins per million people | 0.03 | #57 / 84 |
| Trophies per 10M people | — | #84 / 84 |
Per GDP Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per $1B GDP | 0.02 | #60 / 84 |
| Points per $1B GDP | 0.01 | #55 / 84 |
| Wins per $1B GDP | 0.00 | #55 / 84 |
| Trophies per $10B GDP | — | #84 / 84 |
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