South Africa South Africa at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History

    FIFA Ranking61
    ConfederationCAF
    ManagerHugo Broos
    CaptainRonwen Williams
    NicknameBafana Bafana
    World Cup Titles0
    World Cup Appearances4
    Best FinishGroup stage (2002, 2010)
    2022 World CupDid not qualify
    2026 GroupGroup A (Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Czech Republic)
    South Africa squad — 2026 FIFA World Cup
    South Africa squad
    VeloBet

    Get a $20 World Cup Free Bet — No Deposit Required

    Accepts:
    ₿
    Ξ
    ₮
    Ł
    · 18+ · PLAY RESPONSIBLY
    Claim $20 Free Bet
    HomeStatsMatchesSquadProfileNews

    South Africa Official Squad — World Cup 2026

    26 players · Announced May 27, 2026 by Hugo Broos

    This is the official 26-man roster submitted by Hugo Broos for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Goalkeepers

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Ronwen Williams(C)Mamelodi Sundowns3311—
    Ricardo GossSiwelele FC (loan from Mamelodi Sundowns)3110
    Sipho ChaineOrlando Pirates298—

    Defenders

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Khuliso MudauMamelodi Sundowns309—
    Olwethu MakhanyaPhiladelphia Union2100
    Bradley CrossKaizer Chiefs24——
    Thabang MatuludiPolokwane City2630
    Nkosinathi SibisiOrlando Pirates3010
    Aubrey ModibaMamelodi Sundowns308—
    Khulumani NdamaneMamelodi Sundowns21——
    Ime OkonHannover 9621——
    Samukele KabiniMolde FK21——
    Mbekezeli MbokaziChicago Fire203—

    Midfielders

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Teboho MokoenaMamelodi Sundowns2811—
    Jayden AdamsMamelodi Sundowns2440
    Thalente MbathaOrlando Pirates25131
    Kamogelo SebelebeleOrlando Pirates23——
    Sphephelo SitholeCD Tondela2600

    Forwards

    PlayerClubAgeCapsGoals
    Oswin AppollisOrlando Pirates2410
    Tshepang MoremiOrlando Pirates2510
    Evidence MakgopaOrlando Pirates2581
    Lyle FosterBurnley25——
    Iqraam RaynersMamelodi Sundowns30102
    Relebohile MofokengOrlando Pirates2184
    Themba ZwaneMamelodi Sundowns3620
    Thapelo MasekoAEL Limassol2230

    Notable absentees

    This is South Africa's first World Cup since 2010, when they hosted the tournament. Bafana Bafana play the OPENING MATCH of the entire 2026 World Cup against co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on June 11. Two uncapped players were named — defenders Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) and Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs). The squad is dominated by Mamelodi Sundowns (8 players) and Orlando Pirates (8 players).

    PlayerClubReason
    Brandon PetersenKaizer ChiefsFourth goalkeeper on the preliminary list, cut from the final 26
    Thabiso MonyaneKaizer ChiefsDefender on the preliminary list, cut from the final squad
    Lebohang MaboeKaizer ChiefsMidfielder cut from the final 26
    Patrick MaswanganyiOrlando PiratesAttacking midfielder left out of the final 26
    BrazilBrazilArgentinaArgentinaSpainSpainFranceFranceEnglandEnglandGermanyGermanyPortugalPortugalNetherlandsNetherlandsMexicoMexicoUSAUSA