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South Africa
Group A · FIFA #59 · CAF
Squad
Official squad list for South Africa will appear here when published by FIFA for World Cup 2026.
Team overview
South Africa are in Group A at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent CAF and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Group stage (2010). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group A
- Confederation
- CAF
- FIFA ranking
- #59
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Qualification route
- Qualified via CAF pathway
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
- Group position
- 4th
- Group points
- 0
Tournament statistics
1Played
0Wins
0Draws
1Losses
0Goals for
0Goals against
0Clean sheets
Recent form
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa vs CzechiaMatchday 1 · Group A | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | Scheduled |
| 1 | Mexico vs South Africa (2-0)Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | Full time |
| 3 | South Korea vs South AfricaMatchday 3 · Group A | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Appearances3 appearances
Best finishGroup stage (2010)
Head coach
Hugo Broos
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Group A rivals
FAQ
- What group is South Africa in at World Cup 2026?
- Group A, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the South Africa head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Hugo Broos is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is South Africa's best World Cup finish?
- Group stage (2010)
- How did South Africa qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via CAF pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.