Iceland vs South Africa
head-to-head record
- Iceland wins
- 2
- Draws
- 1
- South Africa wins
- 0
3 meetings, 1998 to 2009Goals: Iceland 6, South Africa 2
Iceland and South Africa have met 3 times since 1998. Iceland have won 2, South Africa 0, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 13 October 2009, when Iceland won 1–0 in a friendly.
The 3 meetings have produced 8 goals, 2.67 per game. The biggest win is Iceland’s 4–1 in a friendly in 2005. Iceland are unbeaten in the last three meetings (2 wins, 1 draw).
Who has won more, Iceland or South Africa?
All matches3 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Iceland 6, South Africa 22.67 per game
- First meeting
- Iceland 1–1 South AfricaFriendly, 6 Jun 1998
- Most recent
- Iceland 1–0 South AfricaFriendly, 13 Oct 2009
- Iceland’s biggest win
- Iceland 4–1 South AfricaFriendly, 17 Aug 2005
- Most goals in a meeting
- Iceland 4–1 South AfricaFriendly, 17 Aug 2005
- Current run
- Iceland unbeaten in 3
- TFN Elo rating now
- Iceland 1645 (72nd), South Africa 1717 (59th)How the rating works
All 3 meetings
- Iceland1South Africa0
Friendly
Reykjavík, Iceland
- Iceland4South Africa1
Friendly
Reykjavík, Iceland
- Iceland1South Africa1
Friendly
Baiersbronn, Germany (neutral)
Home, away and neutral
In Iceland's home games
2 matches
200
IcelandDrawsSouth Africa
At neutral venues
1 match
010
IcelandDrawsSouth Africa
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 6 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Iceland | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22005 to 2009 | None |
| Unbeaten meetings | 31998 to 2009 | 11998 |
Questions answered
How many times have Iceland and South Africa played each other?
3 times, starting on 6 June 1998. 0 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Iceland and South Africa?
Iceland, with 2 wins to 0. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Iceland vs South Africa?
Iceland’s 4–1 win in a friendly on 17 August 2005 in Reykjavík.
When did Iceland and South Africa last play?
On 13 October 2009 in Reykjavík, when Iceland won 1–0 in a friendly.
Every Iceland vs South Africa result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1–0 | South Africa | Friendly | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
| Iceland | 4–1 | South Africa | Friendly | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
| Iceland | 1–1 | South Africa | Friendly | Baiersbronn, Germany (neutral) |
Recent form
Iceland
- Dat EstoniaNations League0–0Tue 6 Oct 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.