South AfricaMothobi Mvala – South Africa | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

    Mothobi Mvala
    Mothobi Mvala
    Date of BirthJune 14, 1994 (age 32)
    Place of BirthTheunissen, South Africa
    Height / Weight176 cm / 76 kg
    PositionDefender
    Current ClubMamelodi Sundowns
    8
    Career
    Appearances
    1
    Career
    Goals
    2025-26 Season
    CompetitionMPGlsAst
    Africa Cup of Nations Qualification100
    Premier Soccer League200
    League Cup410
    CAF Champions League100
    All Competitions810
    1
    Int'l
    Caps
    0
    Int'l
    Goals
    South Africa's group: Group A →
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    World Cup 2026

    Group A →
    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1MexicoMexico330069
    2South AfricaSouth Africa3111-14
    3South KoreaSouth Korea3102-13
    4Czech RepublicCzech Republic3012-41

    2026 tournament outlook

    Mothobi Mvala 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 defender, Mvala 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

    Mothobi Mvala 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.

    View full South Africa team profile →

    Related players

    South Africa Teammates

    PlayerPosition
    S. ChaineGoalkeeper
    A. ModibaDefender
    J. AdamsMidfielder
    S. CampbellAttacker

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