South Africa

South Africa

2nd in FIFA World Cup
Broos: Reaching knockouts would be a successful World Cup for South Africa Broos: Reaching knockouts would be a successful World Cup for South Africa

Hugo Broos speaks after the South Africa squad landed in Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026 World Cup: List of squads, players announced so far 2026 World Cup: List of squads, players announced so far

Here's every World Cup squad list that has been announced ahead of the June 1 deadline.

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South Africa given a true Mexico welcome on their World Cup arrival South Africa given a true Mexico welcome on their World Cup arrival

The South Africa squad are welcomed to their base in Mexico by a mariachi band ahead of the World Cup.

Bafana Bafana land in Mexico after visa issues caused flight delay Bafana Bafana land in Mexico after visa issues caused flight delay

South Africa landed in Mexico on Tuesday after their flight had initially been delayed due to visa issues.

Hugo Broos admits South Africa striker Lyle Foster needs confidence boost before FIFA World Cup Hugo Broos admits South Africa striker Lyle Foster needs confidence boost before FIFA World Cup

After South Africa's Lyle Foster missed penalty in Friday's 0-0 draw in a FIFA World Cup warm-up against Nicaragua, Hugo Broos admitted that the Burnley striker needs to get his confidence back.

McKenzie: South Africa players to leave for World Cup on Monday after visa bungle McKenzie: South Africa players to leave for World Cup on Monday after visa bungle

South Africa's flight from Johannesburg to Mexico for the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to land on Sunday morning, was delayed, the South African Football Association confirmed. It was rebooked for Monday morning.

Hugo Broos not concerned about Bafana Bafana performance against 'negative' Nicaragua Hugo Broos not concerned about Bafana Bafana performance against 'negative' Nicaragua

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has defended his team's performance in Friday's 0-0 draw with Nicaragua at Orlando Stadium in their last home friendly before the FIFA World Cup.

South Africa vs Nicaragua - Toothless Bafana record 85% possession in goalless draw South Africa vs Nicaragua - Toothless Bafana record 85% possession in goalless draw

In their 0-0 draw with Nicaragua at Orlando Stadium on Friday in their last home friendly before the FIFA World Cup, Bafana Bafana fell well short of the standard they will need in order to get out of Group A.

Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup

Odds for all 48 teams to advance from their group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.

Don't sleep on Kaizer Chiefs' Bradley Cross, he's a utility unicorn for Bafana coach Hugo Broos Don't sleep on Kaizer Chiefs' Bradley Cross, he's a utility unicorn for Bafana coach Hugo Broos

Cross began his career as a centre-back, so he adds cover in that position, where he has occasionally featured even in recent times for Chiefs. His ease on the ball ensures that wherever he plays, he can be an asset.

FIFA World Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Mexico 0 0 0
2 South Africa 0 0 0
3 South Korea 0 0 0
4 Czechia 0 0 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Brandon Peters.. 0 0 0
Ricardo Goss 0 0 0
Ronwen William.. 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Brandon Peters.. 0 0 0
Ricardo Goss 0 0 0
Ronwen William.. 0 0 0