South Africa / Group A

South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

South Africa open their Group A campaign against Mexico in their first group match, before facing Czechia and South Korea.

Abstract editorial hero for South Africa in national kit colours

Squad

South Africa squad

Squad per football-data, refreshed 26 May 2026.

Goalkeepers

Ronwen WilliamsGoalkeeper
Ricardo GossGoalkeeper

Defenders

Aubrey ModibaDefence
Nkosinathi SibisiDefence
Samukelo KabiniDefence
Ime OkonDefence
Mbekezeli MbokaziDefence
Khulumani NdamaneDefence
Tholo MatuludiDefence

Midfielders

Themba ZwaneMidfield
Teboho MokoenaMidfield
Khuliso MudauMidfield
Oswin AppollisMidfield
Sphephelo SitholeMidfield
Jayden AdamsMidfield
Thapelo MasekoMidfield
Relebohile MofokengMidfield
Thalente MbathaMidfield
Tshepang MoremiMidfield

Forwards

Bongokuhle HlongwaneForward
Evidence MakgopaForward
Lyle FosterCentre-Forward