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Why does South Africa fail to perform in World Cup matches?

South Africa has failed to perform in the World Cup despite a long-standing soccer tradition in the country. The country has only qualified for the World Cup twice, in 1998 and 2002, and failed to make it past the group stage in both. The main reasons for this sub-par performance include lack of adequate infrastructure, poor coaching, and the country's long-standing racial issues. Poor investment in youth development, a lack of investment in player development, and the lack of a professional league have all contributed to South Africa's failure to perform in the World Cup.