Road to 2026
South Africa
Group A · Matchdays 1–3
Est. Squad Value
€45M
Quick Answers
When is South Africa's first match?
South Africa play Mexico on 11 Jun at 13:00 local time at Estadio Azteca.
What group is South Africa in?
South Africa are in Group A with Mexico, South Korea, Czechia.
How can South Africa qualify for the knockout stage?
South Africa qualify automatically by finishing 1st or 2nd in Group A. They may also advance as one of the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups.
All Group A Matches
Standings · Group A
| # | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Czechia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Path to Knockout
Automatic Round of 32
1st → face 2nd of Group B
2nd → face 1st of Group B
Best 8 third-placed teams advance
Result depends on other groups
Eliminated from tournament
Group stage exit
Before Matchday 1: A win in the opener gives South Africa control of their group path. A draw makes Matchday 2 crucial. A loss means South Africa may need a win and goal-difference help in later matches.
Squad
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronwen Williams | Goalkeeper |
| 16 | Sipho Chaine | Goalkeeper |
| 22 | Ricardo Goss | Goalkeeper |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi | Right-Back |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane | Centre-Back |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba | Left-Back |
| 14 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi | Centre-Back |
| 18 | Samukele Kabini | Left-Back |
| 19 | Nkosinathi Sibisi | Centre-Back |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau | Right-Back |
| 21 | Ime Okon | Centre-Back |
| 24 | Olwethu Makhanya | Centre-Back |
| 25 | Kamogelo Sebelebele | Right-Back |
| 26 | Bradley Cross | Left-Back |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena | Defensive Midfield |
| 5 | Thalente Mbatha | Central Midfield |
| 11 | Themba Zwane | Attacking Midfield |
| 13 | Sphephelo Sithole | Defensive Midfield |
| 23 | Jayden Adams | Central Midfield |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Oswin Appollis | Left Winger |
| 8 | Tshepang Moremi | Left Winger |
| 9 | Lyle Foster | Centre-Forward |
| 10 | Relebohile Mofokeng | Left Winger |
| 12 | Thapelo Maseko | Left Winger |
| 15 | Iqraam Rayners | Centre-Forward |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa | Centre-Forward |