South Africa Team Squads: FIFA World Cup 2026

South Africa’s football team, known as Bafana Bafana, will return to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 16-year gap. They are placed in Group A with Mexico, South Korea, and Czechia.

The team is led by captain Ronwen Williams, a reliable goalkeeper, and guided by coach Hugo Broos. This will be their 4th World Cup appearance, and fans hope they can finally move past the group stage and make history.

South Africa Team History

Nickname: Bafana Bafana
Confederation: CAF (Africa)
World Cup Appearances: 4 (1998, 2002, 2010, 2026)
Best Result: Group stage

South Africa Team Squads: FIFA World Cup 2026

Goalkeepers: Sipho Chaine, Ricardo Goss, Ronwen Williams (C).

Defenders: Bradley Cross, Khulumani Ndamane, Huliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Thabang Matuludi, Olwethu Makhanya, Samukele Kabini, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi.

Midfielders: Themba Zwane, Jayden Adams, Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng.

Forwards: Lyle Foster, Evidence Makgopa, Tshepang Moremi, Iqraam Rayners, Thapelo Maseko.

South Africa: 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule