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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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
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronwen Williams(C) | Mamelodi Sundowns | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Ricardo Goss | Siwelele FC (loan from Mamelodi Sundowns) | 0 | — | — |
| Sipho Chaine | Orlando Pirates | 0 | — | — |
Defenders
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khuliso Mudau | Mamelodi Sundowns | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Olwethu Makhanya | Philadelphia Union | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Cross | Kaizer Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thabang Matuludi | Polokwane City | 0 | — | — |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | Orlando Pirates | 0 | — | — |
| Aubrey Modiba | Mamelodi Sundowns | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Khulumani Ndamane | Mamelodi Sundowns | 0 | — | — |
| Ime Okon | Hannover 96 | 0 | — | — |
| Samukele Kabini | Molde FK | 0 | — | — |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | Chicago Fire | 0 | — | — |
Midfielders
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teboho Mokoena | Mamelodi Sundowns | 0 | 45 | 5 |
| Jayden Adams | Mamelodi Sundowns | 0 | — | — |
| Thalente Mbatha | Orlando Pirates | 0 | — | — |
| Kamogelo Sebelebele | Orlando Pirates | 0 | — | — |
| Sphephelo Sithole | CD Tondela | 0 | 25 | 1 |
Forwards
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswin Appollis | Orlando Pirates | 0 | — | — |
| Tshepang Moremi | Orlando Pirates | 0 | — | — |
| Evidence Makgopa | Orlando Pirates | 0 | — | — |
| Lyle Foster | Burnley | 0 | 25 | 4 |
| Iqraam Rayners | Mamelodi Sundowns | 0 | — | — |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | Orlando Pirates | 0 | — | — |
| Themba Zwane | Mamelodi Sundowns | 0 | 35 | 10 |
| Thapelo Maseko | AEL Limassol | 0 | — | — |
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).
| Player | Club | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Petersen | Kaizer Chiefs | Fourth goalkeeper on the preliminary list, cut from the final 26 |
| Thabiso Monyane | Kaizer Chiefs | Defender on the preliminary list, cut from the final squad |
| Lebohang Maboe | Kaizer Chiefs | Midfielder cut from the final 26 |
| Patrick Maswanganyi | Orlando Pirates | Attacking midfielder left out of the final 26 |
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