South Africa

South Africa

2nd in FIFA World Cup
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.

Mexico vs South Africa in World Cup 2026: Kick-off time, how to watch, stats, team news Mexico vs South Africa in World Cup 2026: Kick-off time, how to watch, stats, team news

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa

Collection Collection

Lyle Foster fact file - All about Bafana Bafana's Burnley striker Lyle Foster fact file - All about Bafana Bafana's Burnley striker

Lyle Foster has become the latest scapegoat for a longstanding national team goalscoring issue.

Relebohile Mofokeng fact file - All about the ace up Bafana Bafana's sleeve Relebohile Mofokeng fact file - All about the ace up Bafana Bafana's sleeve

Relebohile Mofokeng is the 21-year-old rising star who is likely next in line for a major move abroad from Orlando Pirates, and the World Cup presents him a major opportunity.

Defender Aubrey Modiba back in training for South Africa ahead of FIFA World Cup opener Defender Aubrey Modiba back in training for South Africa ahead of FIFA World Cup opener

After an injury sustained on May 17, during the CAF Champions League final first leg, Aubrey Modiba is back in full South Africa training ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico on June 11.

Mexico vs. South Africa - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch FIFA World Cup opener Mexico vs. South Africa - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch FIFA World Cup opener

South Africa will kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a reverse fixture of the 2010 opener as they face Mexico in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11 - precisely 16 years after Siphiwe Tshabalala's screamer united a nation.

Group A at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know Group A at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know

Group A at the 2026 World Cup features Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.

Morocco then everyone else - Ranking Africa's 10 FIFA World Cup teams Morocco then everyone else - Ranking Africa's 10 FIFA World Cup teams

The 2026 World Cup is days away, with Africa's 10 representatives in various states of readiness as their opening games draw closer.

The old guard set to shatter records at the 2026 World Cup The old guard set to shatter records at the 2026 World Cup

While the World Cup is always a chance to see bright new talents, 2026 also provides a chance to celebrate longevity both on the pitch and on the bench.

Bafana's Mbekezeli Mbokazi joins Lionel Messi in MLS All-Star XI, 'TLB' gets most fan votes Bafana's Mbekezeli Mbokazi joins Lionel Messi in MLS All-Star XI, 'TLB' gets most fan votes

Mbokazi was named as a starter in a team featuring Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) and Son Heung-min (LAFC) that will take on an All-Star team from Mexico's Liga MX in Charlotte, NC, on July 29.

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
22 Ricardo Goss 0 0 0
1 Ronwen William.. 0 0 0
16 Sipho Chaine 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
22 Ricardo Goss 0 0 0
1 Ronwen William.. 0 0 0
16 Sipho Chaine 0 0 0