World Cup 2026 · Group A
South Africa
Estadio Azteca
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FIFA Ranking
as of Apr 2026
3
World Cup Appearances
Group stage
Best Finish
2010
Last Appearance
Group stage
Group Stage Schedule
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| # | Date | Time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | Thu, Jun 11 | 7:00 PM UTC | Mexico | Mexico City Estadio Azteca |
| M25 | Thu, Jun 18 | 4:00 PM UTC | Czechia | Atlanta Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| M54 | Thu, Jun 25 | 1:00 AM UTC | Korea Republic | Monterrey Estadio BBVA |
If South Africa Advances…
Potential host cities and match numbers for each knockout round.
How 3rd-place qualification works
After the group stage, all 12 third-place finishers are ranked together by points, then goal difference, then goals scored. The top 8 advance to the Round of 32 — finishing best among 3rd-place teams does not earn a better slot or path, it just confirms qualification.
Which specific R32 match they play in is determined by a FIFA bracket table based on which 8 groups produced the qualifying teams — not by how they ranked among 3rd-place finishers. That means the exact city and match number can't be known until all group stage matches are complete.
The scenarios below show every possible R32 slot for South Africa if they qualify as a 3rd-place team. Once the group stage ends, exactly one of these will apply.
Paths and match numbers are based on the official bracket. Actual results will vary.
Planning to Attend?
Full neighborhood guides, stadiums, food spots, and transit info.
Squad
Official rosters are due June 2. We'll update this page once confirmed by FIFA.
| Goalkeepers | ||
| Ronwen Williams | Age 34 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Ricardo Goss | Age 32 | Siwelele |
| Defenders | ||
| Aubrey Modiba | Age 30 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | Age 30 | Orlando Pirates |
| Samukelo Kabini | Age 22 | Molde |
| Ime Okon | Age 22 | Hannover 96 |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | Age 20 | Chicago Fire |
| Khulumani Ndamane | Age 22 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Tholo Matuludi | Age 27 | Polokwane City |
| Khuliso Mudau | Age 31 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Midfielders | ||
| Themba Zwane | Age 36 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Teboho Mokoena | Age 29 | Grêmio |
| Sphephelo Sithole | Age 27 | Kashima Antlers |
| Jayden Adams | Age 25 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Thalente Mbatha | Age 26 | Everton |
| Lyle Foster | Age 25 | Duhok |
| Forwards | ||
| Oswin Appollis | Age 24 | Sporting CP |
| Thapelo Maseko | Age 23 | AEL Limassol |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | Age 21 | Orlando Pirates |
| Tshepang Moremi | Age 25 | Orlando Pirates |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | Age 25 | Dibba |
| Evidence Makgopa | Age 26 | SJK |