South Africa: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule

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·4 Juni 2026

South Africa: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule

South Africa head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with momentum after securing qualification and returning to the tournament for the first time since 2010.

South Africa earned their place by finishing top of their qualifying group, underlining a strong and disciplined campaign.

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Their return to the World Cup is a significant moment for Bafana Bafana, who have not appeared on the global stage since hosting the tournament in 2010.

South Africa will be hoping their balance and organisation can carry them beyond the group stage for the first time in their World Cup history.

The draw has set them up against a host nation in Mexico as well as Czechia and South Korea, so their opening games will be a major test of how far this group can go.

South Africa 2026 World Cup fixtures

Thursday, June 11th – Mexico vs South Africa – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico
Thursday, June 18th – Czechia vs South Africa – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA
Thursday, June 25th – South Africa vs South Korea – Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico

What time do South Africa’s World Cup games kick off?

All kick-off times are BST.

Mexico vs South Africa, 8pm
Czechia vs South Africa, 5pm
South Africa vs South Korea, 2am

South Africa 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Mamelodi Sundowns), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)

Defenders: Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Ime Okon (Hannover 96), Khulumani Ndamane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Samukelo Kabini (Molde), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union), Kamgogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates), Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire)

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Yaya Sithole (Tondela), Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Forwards: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Lyle Foster (Burnley), Thapelo Maseko (AEL Limassol)

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