Thapelo Morena – South Africa | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cup | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Friendlies | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| CAF Champions League | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Premier Soccer League | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| Cup | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| League Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 57 | 6 | 6 |
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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
Thapelo Morena 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, Morena 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
Thapelo Morena 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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