World Cup 2026 · Group A
South Africa
South Africa played 4 matches at the 2026 World Cup (1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost), scoring 2 and conceding 4. Finish: round of 32. Top scorer: Taplv Maskv (1).
Matches
Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Squad
| Pos | Player | Club | Caps | Intl goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Williams | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 65 | 0 |
| GK | Goss | Siwelele FC (RSA) | 7 | 0 |
| GK | Chaine | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 4 | 0 |
| DF | Modiba | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 49 | 3 |
| DF | Mudau | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 35 | 1 |
| DF | Okon | Hannover 96 (GER) | 9 | 1 |
| DF | Sibisi | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 22 | 0 |
| DF | Mbokazi | Chicago Fire FC (USA) | 11 | 1 |
| DF | Kabini | Molde FK (NOR) | 6 | 0 |
| DF | Ndamane | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 5 | 0 |
| DF | Matuludi | Polokwane City FC (RSA) | 3 | 0 |
| DF | Cross | Kaizer Chiefs FC (RSA) | 1 | 0 |
| DF | Makhanya | Philadelphia Union (USA) | 1 | 0 |
| MF | Zwane | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 56 | 12 |
| MF | Mokoena | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 58 | 9 |
| MF | Sithole | CD Tondela (POR) | 30 | 1 |
| MF | Mbatha | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 17 | 3 |
| MF | Adams | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 9 | 2 |
| FW | Foster | Burnley FC (ENG) | 32 | 10 |
| FW | Appollis | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 28 | 8 |
| FW | Makgpa | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 28 | 6 |
| FW | Rayners | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) | 21 | 5 |
| FW | Mofokeng | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 14 | 1 |
| FW | Moremi | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 10 | 1 |
| FW | Maseko | AEL Limassol (CYP) | 8 | 1 |
| FW | Sebelebele | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) | 9 | 1 |
Caps and international goals as listed in the official squad list before the tournament.