Group A · Fri, 6/12, 03:00Scheduled
Mexico
Mexico
VS
South Africa
South Africa
Mexico City · Estadio Azteca
🇿🇦 South Africa
South Africa — Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
South Africa · Group A · 26 players
Head coach
- Name
- 雨果-布洛斯雨果-布洛斯
- Nationality
- 南非
Team intel
Source: WC26 MCP (third-party aggregation; odds/injuries for entertainment only)
FIFA ranking
#57
World Cup history
- Appearances: 4
- Best result: Group stage (1998, 2002, 2010)
- Titles: 0
Playing style
High-energy pressing with young, athletic talent and direct attacking play.
Qualifying summary
Qualified through CAF World Cup qualifiers, finishing top of their group.
Key players (WC26 picks)
- Percy TauFWD · Thep Xanh Nam Dinh
- Ronwen WilliamsGK · Mamelodi Sundowns
- Themba ZwaneMID · Mamelodi Sundowns
Odds & group outlook
Mexico with home advantage at Azteca should top the group. South Korea's big-tournament pedigree makes them dangerous. South Africa could surprise.
Group favorites: Mexico, Korea · Dark horse: South Africa
World Cup head-to-head
- vs Mexico0W 1D 0L (1 matches)
Mexico and South Africa drew 1-1 in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup at Soccer City in Johannesburg.
Source：API-Football (api-sports.io)，Updated 2026-06-05. Age/caps not provided by source. Confirm with national FA or FIFA before kickoff.
World Cup squad
26 players
Goalkeepers
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronwen Hayden Williams | GK | 33 | Mamelodi Sundowns | — |
| 16 | Sipho Chaine | GK | 29 | Orlando Pirates | — |
| 22 | Stuart Ricardo Goss | GK | 31 | Supersport United | — |
Defenders
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tholo Thabang Matuludi | DEF | 26 | Polokwane City | — |
| 3 | Kulumani Ndamane | DEF | 21 | TS Galaxy | — |
| 6 | Aubrey Maphosa Modiba | DEF | 30 | Mamelodi Sundowns | — |
| 14 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi | DEF | 20 | Orlando Pirates | — |
| 18 | Samukelo Kabini | DEF | 21 | TS Galaxy | — |
| 19 | Nkosinathi Sibisi | DEF | 30 | Orlando Pirates | — |
| 20 | Khuliso Johnson Mudau | DEF | 30 | Mamelodi Sundowns | — |
| 21 | Ime Okon | DEF | 21 | Supersport United | — |
| 24 | Olwethu Makhanya | DEF | 21 | Philadelphia Union II | — |
| 26 | Bradley Cross | DEF | 24 | Golden Arrows | — |
Midfielders
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena | MID | 28 | Mamelodi Sundowns | — |
| 5 | Thalente Mbatha | MID | 25 | Orlando Pirates | — |
| 11 | Themba Zwane | MID | 36 | Mamelodi Sundowns | — |
| 13 | Sphephelo S'Miso Sithole | MID | 26 | Tondela | — |
| 23 | Jayden Oswin Adams | MID | 24 | Mamelodi Sundowns | — |
Forwards
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Oswin Reagan Appollis | FWD | 24 | Polokwane City | — |
| 8 | Tshepang Moremi | FWD | 25 | Amazulu | — |
| 9 | Lyle Brent Foster | FWD | 25 | Burnley | — |
| 10 | Relebohile Mofokeng | FWD | 21 | Orlando Pirates | — |
| 12 | Thapelo Maseko | FWD | 22 | Mamelodi Sundowns | — |
| 15 | Iqraam Rayners | FWD | 30 | Stellenbosch | — |
| 17 | Sekotori Evidence Makgopa | FWD | 25 | Orlando Pirates | — |
| 25 | Kamogelo Sebelebele | FWD | 23 | TS Galaxy | — |
Click a player name for their profile. Squad compiled from public sources—confirm with official announcements.
Tournament schedule
Group A · Fri, 6/19, 00:00Scheduled
Czech
Czech
VS
South Africa
South Africa
Atlanta · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Group A · Thu, 6/25, 09:00Scheduled
South Africa
South Africa
VS
Korea
Korea
Monterrey (Guadalupe) · Estadio BBVA
Data: squad from public sources · Confirm with official squads before kickoff