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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

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1MexicoMexico00000000
2South AfricaSouth Africa00000000
3South KoreaSouth Korea00000000
4CzechiaCzechia00000000

Path to Knockout

Finish 1st or 2nd

Automatic Round of 32

1st → face 2nd of Group B

2nd → face 1st of Group B

🟡Finish 3rd

Best 8 third-placed teams advance

Result depends on other groups

Finish 4th

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

Goalkeepers
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1Ronwen WilliamsGoalkeeper
16Sipho ChaineGoalkeeper
22Ricardo GossGoalkeeper
Defenders
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2Thabang MatuludiRight-Back
3Khulumani NdamaneCentre-Back
6Aubrey ModibaLeft-Back
14Mbekezeli MbokaziCentre-Back
18Samukele KabiniLeft-Back
19Nkosinathi SibisiCentre-Back
20Khuliso MudauRight-Back
21Ime OkonCentre-Back
24Olwethu MakhanyaCentre-Back
25Kamogelo SebelebeleRight-Back
26Bradley CrossLeft-Back
Midfielders
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4Teboho MokoenaDefensive Midfield
5Thalente MbathaCentral Midfield
11Themba ZwaneAttacking Midfield
13Sphephelo SitholeDefensive Midfield
23Jayden AdamsCentral Midfield
Forwards
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7Oswin AppollisLeft Winger
8Tshepang MoremiLeft Winger
9Lyle FosterCentre-Forward
10Relebohile MofokengLeft Winger
12Thapelo MasekoLeft Winger
15Iqraam RaynersCentre-Forward
17Evidence MakgopaCentre-Forward