South Africa World Cup 2026 Team Guide: Squad, Fixtures, Group A and Results
South Africa enters World Cup 2026 in Group A. This team guide brings together the official squad list, group-stage fixtures, match result tracker and key storylines for readers following South Africa throughout the tournament.
Official squad list
| No. | Pos | Player | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | WILLIAMS Ronwen | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 65 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | MATULUDI Thabang | Polokwane City FC (RSA) | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | NDAMANE Khulumani | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | MF | MOKOENA Teboho | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 58 | 9 |
| 5 | MF | MBATHA Thalente | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 17 | 3 |
| 6 | DF | MODIBA Aubrey | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 49 | 3 |
| 7 | FW | APPOLLIS Oswin | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 28 | 8 |
| 8 | FW | MOREMI Tshepang | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 10 | 1 |
| 9 | FW | FOSTER Lyle | Burnley FC (ENG) | 32 | 10 |
| 10 | FW | MOFOKENG Relebohile | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 14 | 1 |
| 11 | MF | ZWANE Themba | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 56 | 12 |
| 12 | FW | MASEKO Thapelo | AEL Limassol (CYP) | 8 | 1 |
| 13 | MF | SITHOLE Sphephelo | CD Tondela (POR) | 30 | 1 |
| 14 | DF | MBOKAZI Mbekezeli | Chicago Fire FC (USA) | 11 | 1 |
| 15 | FW | RAYNERS Iqraam | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 21 | 5 |
| 16 | GK | CHAINE Sipho | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 4 | 0 |
| 17 | FW | MAKGOPA Evidence | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 28 | 6 |
| 18 | DF | KABINI Samukele | Molde FK (NOR) | 6 | 0 |
| 19 | DF | SIBISI Nkosinathi | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 22 | 0 |
| 20 | DF | MUDAU Khuliso | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 35 | 1 |
| 21 | DF | OKON Ime | Hannover 96 (GER) | 9 | 1 |
| 22 | GK | GOSS Ricardo | Siwelele FC (RSA) | 7 | 0 |
| 23 | MF | ADAMS Jayden | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 9 | 2 |
| 24 | DF | MAKHANYA Olwethu | Philadelphia Union (USA) | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | FW | SEBELEBELE Kamogelo | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 9 | 1 |
| 26 | DF | CROSS Bradley | Kaizer Chiefs FC (RSA) | 1 | 0 |
Players to watch
- WILLIAMS Ronwen — GK, Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA), 65 caps
- MOKOENA Teboho — MF, Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA), 58 caps
- ZWANE Themba — MF, Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA), 56 caps
- MODIBA Aubrey — DF, Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA), 49 caps
Fixtures and result tracker
| Date | Match | Group | Kick-off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | A | 15:00 EDT | Final: Mexico 2–0 South Africa |
| June 18, 2026 | Czechia vs South Africa | A | 12:00 EDT | Scheduled — result to be updated |
| June 24, 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | A | 21:00 EDT | Scheduled — result to be updated |
Group outlook
South Africa compete in Group A. Confirmed results are reflected in the group standings and qualification scenarios.
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Editorial sources: official FIFA match schedule and official FIFA squad lists. Kick-off details, starting lineups and results are updated when confirmed.