South Africa at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 61 |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Manager | Hugo Broos |
| Captain | Ronwen Williams |
| Nickname | Bafana Bafana |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 4 |
| Best Finish | Group stage (2002, 2010) |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify |
| 2026 Group | Group A (Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Czech Republic) |
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Group A standings
| # | 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 |
Group stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Appollis | FW | 24 | Polokwane City | 1+ | 2 goals, 1 assists (Premier Soccer League) |
| L. Foster | FW | 25 | Burnley | — | 2 goals, 5 assists (Championship) |
| T. Mokoena | MF | 28 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 1+ | 0 goals, 1 assists (CAF Champions League) |
| T. Matuludi | DF | 26 | Polokwane City | — | 2 goals, 0 assists (Premier Soccer League) |
| R. Williams | GK | 33 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 1+ | 12 apps (Cup) |
Knockout bracket path
| Scenario | Round of 32 Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| If South Africa wins Group A | 3rd Place (TBD) | Estadio Azteca |
| If South Africa finishes 2nd | 2nd Group B | SoFi Stadium |
Full knockout bracket tracking goes live once the group stage concludes on June 26.
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