South Africa World Cup 2026 team profile
This side enters the model with a power score of 49, FIFA rank 60, and a A assignment. The current record is 1 played, 0-0-1, with 0 scored and 2 conceded.
This profile is generated from the live-agent+verified-static package updated at 2026-06-18T04:00:54.466Z.
Standings record
Current table line: 0 points, goal difference -2, and 1 completed fixture in the source package.
Team identity
| Confederation | CAF · 非洲 |
|---|---|
| Group | A |
| Head coach | tracked when public source confirms |
| Squad package | 26 players listed in the current public data package |
Strength radar
| Signal | Rating |
|---|---|
| Power score | 49 |
| FIFA rank | 60 |
| Attack | 42 |
| Control | 48 |
| Defense | 51 |
| Depth | 61 |
| Form | 38 |
| Execution | 55 |
Strengths and pressure points
- Strengths: squad depth, tactical execution
- Pressure points: 禁区终结, 状态稳定性, 锋线产量
Key players
- Foster Lyle - Forward. Impact 87. Caps 32, goals 10.
- Zwane Themba - Midfielder. Impact 87. Caps 56, goals 12.
- Mokoena Teboho - Midfielder. Impact 84. Caps 58, goals 9.
- Appollis Oswin - Forward. Impact 76. Caps 28, goals 8.
- Makgopa Evidence - Forward. Impact 74. Caps 28, goals 6.
- Modiba Aubrey - Defender. Impact 73. Caps 49, goals 3.
Full squad
The current squad package lists 26 players. Player photos remain in the interactive app when available; this page keeps the text version fast for search and sharing.
| Name | Role | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Ronwen | Goalkeeper | 65 | 0 |
| Goss Ricardo | Goalkeeper | 7 | 0 |
| Chaine Sipho | Goalkeeper | 4 | 0 |
| Modiba Aubrey | Defender | 49 | 3 |
| Mudau Khuliso | Defender | 35 | 1 |
| Okon Ime | Defender | 9 | 1 |
| Sibisi Nkosinathi | Defender | 22 | 0 |
| Mbokazi Mbekezeli | Defender | 11 | 1 |
| Kabini Samukele | Defender | 6 | 0 |
| Ndamane Khulumani | Defender | 5 | 0 |
| Matuludi Thabang | Defender | 3 | 0 |
| Cross Bradley | Defender | 1 | 0 |
| Makhanya Olwethu | Defender | 1 | 0 |
| Zwane Themba | Midfielder | 56 | 12 |
| Mokoena Teboho | Midfielder | 58 | 9 |
| Sithole Sphephelo | Midfielder | 30 | 1 |
| Mbatha Thalente | Midfielder | 17 | 3 |
| Adams Jayden | Midfielder | 9 | 2 |
| Foster Lyle | Forward | 32 | 10 |
| Appollis Oswin | Forward | 28 | 8 |
| Makgopa Evidence | Forward | 28 | 6 |
| Rayners Iqraam | Forward | 21 | 5 |
| Mofokeng Relebohile | Forward | 14 | 1 |
| Moremi Tshepang | Forward | 10 | 1 |
| Maseko Thapelo | Forward | 8 | 1 |
| Sebelebele Kamogelo | Forward | 9 | 1 |
Schedule and results
- Opponent: Mexico - 2-0 · Pool A · 2026-06-12 03:00 Beijing time · away
- Opponent: Czech Republic - Scheduled · Pool A · 2026-06-19 00:00 Beijing time · away
- Opponent: South Korea - Scheduled · Pool A · 2026-06-25 09:00 Beijing time · home
Related team pages
- MexicoA · power 84 · rank 14
- South KoreaA · power 79 · rank 25
- Czech RepublicA · power 60 · rank 40
- All team radar pagesBrowse every World Cup 2026 team profile.
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Data notes
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