France 5-0 South Africa - Result & Match Stats (Friendly International)

Updated 29 March 2022, after full time.

France vs South Africa - result

France 5-0 South Africa in the Friendly International on 29 March 2022. Scorers: Kylian Mbappé ×2, Olivier Giroud, Mattéo Guendouzi, Wissam Ben Yedder for France.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in France vs South Africa?

France 5-0 South Africa was the final score in the Friendly International on Tuesday 29 March 2022. Scorers: Kylian Mbappé (2), Olivier Giroud, Mattéo Guendouzi, Wissam Ben Yedder for France. The Stats tab of this page has both teams' shots, fouls, cards and tackles from the game, and every player's numbers.

What is France's recent form?

France have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games, scoring 11 and conceding 8, with results reading L W W D W from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 4-1 win at home to Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on 5 October.

What is South Africa's recent form?

South Africa have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games, scoring 9 and conceding 3, with results reading D W L W W from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 5-0 win away to Eritrea in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications on 30 September.

Who is the standout player for France?

Kylian Mbappé leads France with 7 goals across their last 10 games, 0.7 a game, the most of any France player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every France player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the standout player for South Africa?

Relebohile Mofokeng leads South Africa with 14 shots across their last 10 games, 1.4 a game, the most of any South Africa player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every South Africa player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the referee for France vs South Africa?

Sandro Schärer refereed France vs South Africa in the Friendly International on Tuesday 29 March 2022. Their record this season appears on the referee card once they have taken charge of a game.

France 5-0 South Africa: match stats

Stat	France	South Africa
Possession	62%	38%
Shots	27	3
Shots on target	16	1
Corners	6	0
Fouls	15	11
Yellow cards	1	2

France vs South Africa goals and red cards

France: K. Mbappé 23', O. Giroud 33', K. Mbappé (penalty) 76', W. Yedder 81', M. Guendouzi 90+2'. South Africa: K. Mudau (red card) 84'.

France season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.8	17 of 54
Goals against	0.5	6 of 54
Shots	17.8	8 of 54
Shots on target	6.8	3 of 54
Fouls	9.3	48 of 54
Tackles	17	9 of 54
Passes	686.3	1 of 54
Corners	6	10 of 54

France player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Michael Olise (7), Désiré Doué (3), Kylian Mbappé (2).
Assists: Michael Olise (3), Désiré Doué (2), Rayan Cherki (2).
Shots: Michael Olise (16), Désiré Doué (15), Kylian Mbappé (13).
Fouls: Marcus Thuram (8), Manu Koné (6), Adrien Rabiot (6).

South Africa season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	13 of 58
Goals against	0.6	9 of 58
Shots	12.4	3 of 58
Shots on target	4.4	13 of 58
Fouls	12.1	31 of 58
Tackles	13	7 of 58
Passes	517.8	1 of 58
Corners	6.4	2 of 58

South Africa player leaders 2026

Goals: Oswin Appollis (3), Jayden Adams (2), Luther Singh (1).
Assists: Oswin Appollis (7), Y. Mbuthuma (1), Elias Mokwana (1).
Shots: Oswin Appollis (26), Sipho Mbule (8), Thalente Mbatha (8).
Fouls: Khuliso Mudau (14), Thalente Mbatha (10), Percy Tau (9).