South Africa
| # | Team | Sp | S | U | N | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
Bafana Bafana have regenerated under Broos after years of stagnation. Williams is one of Africa's best keepers (multiple AFCON Best Goalkeeper awards), the squad arrives with momentum from qualifying.
Squad
26 players- Coach
- Hugo Broos
- Avg age
- 26.3
- Founded
- 1991
Goalkeepers
- Ricardo Goss32 yrs
- Ronwen Williams34 yrs
- Sipho Chaine29 yrs
Defenders
- Aubrey Modiba30 yrs
- Bradley Cross25 yrs
- Ime Okon22 yrs
- Khuliso Mudau31 yrs
- Khulumani Ndamane22 yrs
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi20 yrs
- Nkosinathi Sibisi30 yrs
- Olwethu Makhanya22 yrs
- Samukelo Kabini22 yrs
- Tholo Matuludi27 yrs
Midfielders
- Jayden Adams25 yrs
- Kamogelo Sebelebele23 yrs
- Sphephelo Sithole27 yrs
- Teboho Mokoena29 yrs
- Thalente Mbatha26 yrs
- Thapelo Maseko22 yrs
- Themba Zwane36 yrs
Forwards
- Evidence Makgopa26 yrs
- Iqraam Rayners30 yrs
- Lyle Foster25 yrs
- Oswin Appollis24 yrs
- Relebohile Mofokeng21 yrs
- Tshepang Moremi25 yrs
Source: football-data.org. Refreshed hourly.
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FAQ
- Is South Africa in the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes — South Africa qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico. This page shows the group, the full match schedule and the live standings.
- Where can I predict South Africa matches?
- On tiptilldone.com you can submit free predictions for all WC26 matches — also via Telegram bot. No download, no password.
- What is Kicktipp Classic scoring?
- 2 points for the right tendency, 3 for goal difference, 5 for exact score. This is the default on tiptilldone and Kicktipp.
- Can I create a tipping round for South Africa fans?
- Yes! Create a round on tiptilldone.com and select the "South Africa Fans" tag. Other fans find your round via the tag leaderboard.
- 35+Years of history
- 3WC appearances
- –WC titles
- Group stageBest result
- CAFConfederation
- Founded
- 1991
- Nickname
- Bafana Bafana
- FIFA
- #56
- Group
- WM26 · A
- WC appearances
- 3 (incl. 2026)
- Best WC
- Group stage (1998, 2002, 2010)
- Last WC
- 2010
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