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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Full roster and player list for South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Official 26-man squads will be announced in late May 2026. The roster below is projected based on Hugo Broos's most recent call-ups and is subject to change.
Goalkeepers
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Chaine | Orlando Pirates | 29 | 8 | — |
| R. Goss | Supersport United | 31 | 1 | 0 |
| R. Leaner | Sekhukhune United | 27 | 5 | — |
| R. Williams | Mamelodi Sundowns | 33 | 11 | — |
Defenders
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kabini | TS Galaxy | 21 | — | — |
| M. Mbokazi | Orlando Pirates | 20 | 3 | — |
| A. Modiba | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | 8 | — |
| K. Mudau | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | 9 | — |
| K. Ndamase | TS Galaxy | 21 | — | — |
| S. Ngezana | FCSB | 28 | 9 | — |
| I. Okon | Supersport United | 21 | — | — |
| N. Sibisi | Orlando Pirates | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| T. Smith | Stellenbosch | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Midfielders
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Adams | Mamelodi Sundowns | 24 | 4 | 0 |
| B. Aubaas | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | 8 | — |
| T. Matuludi | Polokwane City | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| T. Mbatha | Orlando Pirates | 25 | 13 | 1 |
| S. Mbule | Mamelodi Sundowns | 27 | — | — |
| T. Mokoena | Mamelodi Sundowns | 28 | 11 | — |
| S. Sithole | Tondela | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Zwane | Mamelodi Sundowns | 36 | 2 | 0 |
Forwards
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Appollis | Polokwane City | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| S. Campbell | Club Brugge II | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Foster | Burnley | 25 | — | — |
| B. Hlongwane | Minnesota United FC | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| E. Makgopa | Orlando Pirates | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| T. Maseko | Mamelodi Sundowns | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| R. Mofokeng | Orlando Pirates | 21 | 8 | 4 |
| E. Mokwana | ES Tunis | 26 | 8 | 3 |
| T. Moremi | Amazulu | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| M. Nkota | Orlando Pirates | 21 | 8 | 4 |
Squad profile
Squad overview
| Squad Size | 31 |
| Average Age | 25.7 |
| Youngest Player | S. Campbell (20) |
| Oldest Player | T. Zwane (36) |
Players by position
| Goalkeepers | 4 |
| Defenders | 9 |
| Midfielders | 8 |
| Forwards | 10 |
Squad age distribution
| Age Group | Count | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Under 23 | 9 | S. Kabini, M. Mbokazi, K. Ndamase, I. Okon, T. Smith, S. Campbell, T. Maseko, R. Mofokeng, M. Nkota |
| 23–27 | 12 | R. Leaner, J. Adams, T. Matuludi, T. Mbatha, S. Mbule, S. Sithole, O. Appollis, L. Foster, B. Hlongwane, E. Makgopa, E. Mokwana, T. Moremi |
| 28–31 | 8 | S. Chaine, R. Goss, A. Modiba, K. Mudau, S. Ngezana, N. Sibisi, B. Aubaas, T. Mokoena |
| 32+ | 2 | R. Williams, T. Zwane |
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