Bongokuhle Hlongwane – South Africa | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leagues Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 14 | 1 | 0 |
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World Cup 2026
Group A →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
2026 tournament outlook
Bongokuhle Hlongwane will represent South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa have been drawn in Group A alongside Mexico, South Korea, Czech Republic. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-11 against Mexico at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. As a midfielder, Hlongwane will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. South Africa's best World Cup finish is Group stage (2002, 2010). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.
South Africa at the 2026 World Cup
Bongokuhle Hlongwane is part of the South Africa squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Hugo Broos, alongside S. Chaine, A. Modiba, J. Adams, and S. Campbell among the key players.
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South Africa Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| S. Chaine | Goalkeeper |
| A. Modiba | Defender |
| J. Adams | Midfielder |
| S. Campbell | Attacker |
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