Away vs Mexico
Estadio Azteca · Mexico City
📺 TRT 1
Group A · RSA
South Africa
Head Coach: Hugo Broos
Squad status: 32-man preliminary squad, May 21. The final 26-player squad will be confirmed before the tournament.
South Africa Analysis
South Africa achieved a historic success by being placed in Group A with host Mexico in the 2026 World Cup. After losing 2-0 to Mexico and drawing 1-1 with the Czech Republic, Bafana Bafana defeated South Korea 1-0 with a goal from Thapelo Maseko in their final match to finish second in the group, advancing to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time.
South Africa Match Schedule (in your local time)
Away vs Czechia
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta
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Home vs South Korea
Estadio BBVA · Guadalupe
📺 TRT 1
Home vs Canada
SoFi Stadium · Inglewood
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Squad (26 players)
Goalkeepers (3)
1
Ronwen Williams
Mamelodi Sundowns
62 Caps
16
Sipho Chaine
Orlando Pirates
4 Caps
22
Ricardo Goss
Siwelele
5 Caps
Defenders (10)
2
Thabang Matuludi
Polokwane City
3 Caps
3
Khulumani Ndamane
Mamelodi Sundowns
5 Caps
6
Aubrey Modiba
Mamelodi Sundowns
44 Caps
3 Gls
14
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Chicago Fire FC (USA)
10 Caps
1 Gls
18
Samukele Kabini
Molde (NOR)
6 Caps
19
Nkosinathi Sibisi
Orlando Pirates
20 Caps
20
Khuliso Mudau
Mamelodi Sundowns
32 Caps
1 Gls
21
Ime Okon
Hannover 96 (GER)
8 Caps
1 Gls
24
Olwethu Makhanya
Philadelphia Union (USA)
1 Caps
26
Bradley Cross
Kaizer Chiefs
1 Caps
Midfielders (5)
4
Teboho Mokoena
Mamelodi Sundowns
51 Caps
9 Gls
5
Thalente Mbatha
Orlando Pirates
15 Caps
3 Gls
11
Themba Zwane
Mamelodi Sundowns
54 Caps
12 Gls
13
Sphephelo Sithole
Tondela (POR)
28 Caps
1 Gls
23
Jayden Adams
Mamelodi Sundowns
9 Caps
1 Gls
Forwards (8)
7
Oswin Appollis
Orlando Pirates
26 Caps
8 Gls
8
Tshepang Moremi
Orlando Pirates
10 Caps
1 Gls
9
Lyle Foster
Burnley (ENG)
27 Caps
10 Gls
10
Relebohile Mofokeng
Orlando Pirates
13 Caps
12
Thapelo Maseko
AEL Limassol (CYP)
10 Caps
1 Gls
15
Iqraam Rayners
Mamelodi Sundowns
14 Caps
4 Gls
17
Evidence Makgopa
Orlando Pirates
26 Caps
6 Gls
25
Kamogelo Sebelebele
Orlando Pirates
3 Caps
Source: Wikipedia "2026 FIFA World Cup squads" · Auto-updated · Caps: national team appearances, Gls: goals