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Everything you need to know about South Africa’s participation

2025 U20 World Cup: South Africa’s squad, schedule and tournament preview

South Africa will compete in the 24th edition of the FIFA U20 World Cup, set to take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19, 2025.

South Africa team overview

The young Bafana Bafana are gearing up for their fifth appearance in the tournament’s history. Their best result to date remains a Round of 16 qualification in the 2009 edition held in Egypt.

Selected squad

Fletcher Lowe

Kgoleng Ratisani

Takalani Mazhamba

Siviwe Nkwali

Tylon Smith

Gopolang Taunyana

Asekho Tiwani

Neo Rapoo

Shakeel April

Gomolemo Kekana

Mfundo Vilakazi

Kutlwano Letlhaku

Faiz Abrahams

Lazola Maku

Jody Ah Shene

Thabang Mahlangu

Langelihle Phili

South Africa’s Group E schedule

France U20 vs South Africa U20

Date: Monday, September 29, 2025

Time: 20:00 GMT

Venue: Estadio El Teniente, Rancagua

South Africa U20 vs New Caledonia U20

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025

Time: 23:00 GMT

Venue: Estadio El Teniente, Rancagua

South Africa U20 vs United States U20

Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Time: 20:00 GMT