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South Africa at FIFA World Cup 2026
Group A fixtures, results, official squad, team history and match links.
South Africa
Coach: Hugo Henri Broos · 26-player FIFA squad confirmed
Team profile
FIFA codeRSA
GroupGroup A
Fixtures listed4
First matchMexico v South Africa
Official squad26 players
Tournament tracker
CaptainCaptain not listed in the official squad file
CoachHugo Henri Broos
Qualification pathGroup A; knockout slot updates after group positions are confirmed.
Next matchNo upcoming fixture attached yet
Latest resultSouth Africa 0 - 1 Canada
Current goals leaderNo tournament goals recorded yet
Team fixtures
Upcoming and live fixtures stay here; completed matches move into the results section below.
Results
World Cup history
Group stage: 1998, 2002, 2010
South Africa return to the tournament with the memory of hosting 2010 and a first knockout appearance still the major World Cup target.
Appearances4th World Cup appearance in 2026
Last tournament2010 group stage
- Hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup
- Played the opening match of the 2010 tournament
- Seeking a first World Cup knockout-round place
Group standing
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
 Korea Republic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
 Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
Official squad
| No. | Player | Position | Club | Date of birth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronwen Williams | Goalkeeper | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 21 Jan 1992 | 184 cm |
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi | Defender | Polokwane City FC (RSA) | 14 Jan 1999 | 189 cm |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane | Defender | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 5 Feb 2004 | 183 cm |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena | Midfielder | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 24 Jan 1997 | 177 cm |
| 5 | Thalente Mbatha | Midfielder | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 6 Mar 2000 | 179 cm |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba | Defender | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 22 Jul 1995 | 171 cm |
| 7 | Oswin Appollis | Forward | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 25 Aug 2001 | 171 cm |
| 8 | Tshepang Moremi | Forward | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 2 Oct 2000 | 169 cm |
| 9 | Lyle Foster | Forward | Burnley FC (ENG) | 3 Sept 2000 | 185 cm |
| 10 | Relebohile Mofokeng | Forward | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 23 Oct 2004 | 168 cm |
| 11 | Themba Zwane | Midfielder | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 3 Aug 1989 | 178 cm |
| 12 | Thapelo Maseko | Forward | AEL Limassol (CYP) | 11 Nov 2003 | 178 cm |
| 13 | Sphephelo Sithole | Midfielder | CD Tondela (POR) | 3 Mar 1999 | 197 cm |
| 14 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi | Defender | Chicago Fire FC (USA) | 19 Sept 2005 | 177 cm |
| 15 | Iqraam Rayners | Forward | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 19 Dec 1995 | 174 cm |
| 16 | Sipho Chaine | Goalkeeper | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 14 Dec 1996 | 186 cm |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa | Forward | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 5 Jun 2000 | 183 cm |
| 18 | Samukele Kabini | Defender | Molde FK (NOR) | 15 Mar 2004 | 179 cm |
| 19 | Nkosinathi Sibisi | Defender | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 22 Sept 1995 | 172 cm |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau | Defender | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 26 Apr 1995 | 179 cm |
| 21 | Ime Okon | Defender | Hannover 96 (GER) | 20 Feb 2004 | 187 cm |
| 22 | Ricardo Goss | Goalkeeper | Siwelele FC (RSA) | 2 Apr 1994 | 181 cm |
| 23 | Jayden Adams | Midfielder | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 5 May 2001 | 177 cm |
| 24 | Olwethu Makhanya | Defender | Philadelphia Union (USA) | 30 Apr 2004 | 185 cm |
| 25 | Kamogelo Sebelebele | Forward | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 21 Jul 2002 | 166 cm |
| 26 | Bradley Cross | Defender | Kaizer Chiefs FC (RSA) | 30 Jan 2001 | 175 cm |
Source: FIFA World Cup 2026 official squad list, Version 1 (10 Jun 2026).
Squad shape
3 players
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