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South Africa flagSouth Africa

Group: Group A
Rank: 2
Pts: 0
Record: 0-0-0
GD: 0

South Africa Games

3 games
DateMatchupTime (ET)RoundVenueStatus
Thu, Jun 113:00 PMGroup AEstadio AztecaScheduled
Thu, Jun 1812:00 PMGroup AMercedes-Benz StadiumScheduled
Thu, Jun 259:00 PMGroup AEstadio BBVA BancomerScheduled

Roster

PlayerPosAgeNatAppSubGAShSoTYCRCSVGAST
Aubrey ModibaD30South Africa00000000000
Bongokuhle HlongwaneF25South Africa00000000000
Evidence MakgopaF25South Africa00000000000
Ime OkonD22South Africa00000000000
Jayden AdamsM24South Africa00000000000
Khuliso MudauD30South Africa00000000000
Khulumani NdamaneD22South Africa00000000000
Lyle FosterF25South Africa00000000000
Mbekezeli MbokaziD20South Africa00000000000
Nkosinathi SibisiD30South Africa00000000000
Oswin AppollisF24South Africa00000000000
Relebohile RatomoF21South Africa00000000000
Renaldo LeanerG28South Africa00000000000
Ricardo GossG32South Africa00000000000
Ronwen WilliamsG34South Africa00000000000
Samukelo KabiniD22South Africa00000000000
Teboho MokoenaM29South Africa00000000000
Thalente MbathaM26South Africa00000000000
Thapelo MasekoF22South Africa00000000000
Themba ZwaneM36South Africa00000000000
Tholo MatuludiD27South Africa00000000000
Tshepang MoremiM25South Africa00000000000
Yaya SitholeM27South Africa00000000000

South Africa World Cup 2026 — FAQs

Is South Africa in the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. South Africa has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They are placed in Group A and compete June 11–27 in the group stage.

What group is South Africa in for the 2026 World Cup?

South Africa is in Group A, alongside Mexico, South Korea, Czech Republic. View the full group standings and schedule via the Group A page.

When does South Africa play their first 2026 World Cup game?

South Africa's Matchday 1 game is during June 11–17, 2026. Exact date, kickoff time (ET), and venue are in the schedule table above.

What is South Africa's full schedule at the 2026 World Cup?

South Africa plays three group-stage games against Mexico, South Korea, Czech Republic. All scheduled games with dates, times, and venues are in the table at the top of this page.

Who does South Africa play in the group stage?

In Group A, South Africa faces Mexico, South Korea, Czech Republic across Matchdays 1, 2, and 3 (June 11–27, 2026).

Has South Africa ever won the World Cup?

South Africa have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will be competing on the biggest stage in international football.

How did South Africa qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

South Africa qualified through the CAF African qualifying rounds, which expanded from 5 to 9 qualification spots for 2026.

Who is South Africa's best player at the 2026 World Cup?

South Africa's key players are listed in the roster table below. Click any player name to open their dedicated player profile page with full stat breakdown.

What are South Africa's odds to win the 2026 World Cup?

South Africa's tournament odds are available on major sportsbooks including FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars, which update regularly. Visit their respective sites for current pricing.

What channel is South Africa's World Cup game on?

South Africa's games air in the USA on Fox, FS1, or FS2 (English) and Telemundo or Universo (Spanish). High-profile South Africa matchups will air on the Fox broadcast network.

What is South Africa's FIFA world ranking?

South Africa's current FIFA world ranking is updated monthly at FIFA.com. The ranking feeds directly into tiebreaker scenarios — a higher ranking can be decisive if two teams finish level on all other metrics.