South Africa

RSA

South Africa enter Group A at the 2026 World Cup against Mexico, Czechia, Korea Republic. Led by head coach BROOS Hugo, this page tracks their FIFA-confirmed 26-player squad and their opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Team profile

Teams: South AfricaFIFA: RSAHead coach: BROOS HugoStatus: FIFA-confirmed final squad

Team schedule

Match 1Group stageGroup AFT

MEXMexico2 - 0RSASouth Africa

Your timeUTC19:00Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Host time13:00 · Thu, Jun 11, 2026

VenueEstadio Azteca · Mexico City

Match 25Group stageGroup AFT

CZECzechia1 - 1RSASouth Africa

Your timeUTC16:00Thu, Jun 18, 2026

Host time12:00 · Thu, Jun 18, 2026

VenueMercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta

Match 54Group stageGroup AFT

RSASouth Africa1 - 0KORKorea Republic

Your timeUTC01:00Thu, Jun 25, 2026

Host time19:00 · Wed, Jun 24, 2026

VenueEstadio BBVA · Monterrey

Match 73Round of 32FT

RSASouth Africa0 - 1CANCanada

Your timeUTC19:00Sun, Jun 28, 2026

Host time12:00 · Sun, Jun 28, 2026

VenueSoFi Stadium · Los Angeles

Squad and statistics

Goalkeepers (3)

Ronwen Hayden Williams

GK · Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)

DOB: 21/01/1992
Height: 184 cm
Source: FIFA

Sipho Justin Chaine

GK · Orlando Pirates FC (RSA)

DOB: 14/12/1996
Height: 186 cm
Source: FIFA

Stuart Ricardo Goss

GK · Siwelele FC (RSA)

DOB: 02/04/1994
Height: 181 cm
Source: FIFA

Defenders (10)

Tholo Thabang Matuludi

DF · Polokwane City FC (RSA)

DOB: 14/01/1999
Height: 189 cm
Source: FIFA

Khulumani Ndamane

DF · Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)

DOB: 05/02/2004
Height: 183 cm
Source: FIFA

Aubrey Maphosa Modiba

DF · Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)

DOB: 22/07/1995
Height: 171 cm
Source: FIFA

Mbekezeli Mfanufikile Mbokazi

DF · Chicago Fire FC (USA)

DOB: 19/09/2005
Height: 177 cm
Source: FIFA

Samukele Alucious Kabini

DF · Molde FK (NOR)

DOB: 15/03/2004
Height: 179 cm
Source: FIFA

Nkosinathi Emmanuel Sibisi

DF · Orlando Pirates FC (RSA)

DOB: 22/09/1995
Height: 172 cm
Source: FIFA

Khuliso Johnson Mudau

DF · Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)

DOB: 26/04/1995
Height: 179 cm
Source: FIFA

Ime Daniel Okon

DF · Hannover 96 (GER)

DOB: 20/02/2004
Height: 187 cm
Source: FIFA

Olwethu Mpilwenhle Makhanya

DF · Philadelphia Union (USA)

DOB: 30/04/2004
Height: 185 cm
Source: FIFA

Bradley Paul Cross

DF · Kaizer Chiefs FC (RSA)

DOB: 30/01/2001
Height: 175 cm
Source: FIFA

Midfielders (5)

Teboho Mokoena

MF · Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)

DOB: 24/01/1997
Height: 177 cm
Source: FIFA

Thalente Wandile Mbatha

MF · Orlando Pirates FC (RSA)

DOB: 06/03/2000
Height: 179 cm
Source: FIFA

Themba Zwane

MF · Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)

DOB: 03/08/1989
Height: 178 cm
Source: FIFA

Sphephelo S'miso Sithole

MF · CD Tondela (POR)

DOB: 03/03/1999
Height: 197 cm
Source: FIFA

Jayden Oswin Adams

MF · Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)

DOB: 05/05/2001
Height: 177 cm
Source: FIFA

Forwards (8)

Oswin Reagan Appollis

FW · Orlando Pirates FC (RSA)

DOB: 25/08/2001
Height: 171 cm
Source: FIFA

Tshepang Moremi

FW · Orlando Pirates FC (RSA)

DOB: 02/10/2000
Height: 169 cm
Source: FIFA

Lyle Brent Foster

FW · Burnley FC (ENG)

DOB: 03/09/2000
Height: 185 cm
Source: FIFA

Relebohile Mofokeng

FW · Orlando Pirates FC (RSA)

DOB: 23/10/2004
Height: 168 cm
Source: FIFA

Thapelo Maseko

FW · AEL Limassol (CYP)

DOB: 11/11/2003
Height: 178 cm
Source: FIFA

Iqraam Rayners

FW · Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)

DOB: 19/12/1995
Height: 174 cm
Source: FIFA

Sekotori Evidence Makgopa

FW · Orlando Pirates FC (RSA)

DOB: 05/06/2000
Height: 183 cm
Source: FIFA

Kamogelo Michael Sebelebele

FW · Orlando Pirates FC (RSA)

DOB: 21/07/2002
Height: 166 cm
Source: FIFA