South Africa

South Africa

2nd in FIFA World Cup

2026 Fixtures

MEX
FIFA World Cup
RSA
RSA
0 - 0 International Friendly
NCA
RSA
1 - 2 International Friendly
PAN
RSA
1 - 1 International Friendly
PAN
RSA
1 - 2 Africa Cup of Nations
CMR
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.

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 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.

World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026? World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here they all are, ranked from worst to first.

MLS goes gaga for Bafana duo, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Ulwethu Makyanya, picked for the FIFA World Cup MLS goes gaga for Bafana duo, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Ulwethu Makyanya, picked for the FIFA World Cup

Major League Soccer (MLS) is pretty obsessed with South Africa's players in the United States's league, judging by the excited reaction to Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Ulwethu Makhanya's selections to the national team.

Who is Chicago Fire and South Africa defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and why is he called TLB? Who is Chicago Fire and South Africa defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi and why is he called TLB?

Mbekezeli Mbokazi -- known back home as "TLB" -- has transitioned from newfound stardom in South Africa to becoming the bedrock of the Chicago Fire FC's defensive line.

Bafana's base for the FIFA World Cup - Where is Pachuca, and how can South Africa fans get there? Bafana's base for the FIFA World Cup - Where is Pachuca, and how can South Africa fans get there?

Pachuca is the capital of the state of Hidalgo, located in central Mexico, about 90 kilometers north of Mexico City, and will be the base for South Africa's team at the FIFA World Cup in June.

FIFA World Cup squads for African teams - South Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, and more FIFA World Cup squads for African teams - South Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, and more

The FIFA World Cup squads for all 10 African teams going to the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, which begins on June 11.

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
Full Table

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