🏆 2026 World Cup participant
South Africa World Cup 2026 squad & results
The South Africa 26-man squad, full match results and predicted starting XI at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (USA/Canada/Mexico). Squad XI lets you build and share this lineup as an image.
Build South Africa's lineup (free) →Predicted starting XI（4-2-3-1）
Expected starting XI based on media predictions (may vary by match).
Match results（Group A・R32）
| Round | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group A – MD1 |  Mexico | 0 - 2 | ● |
| Group A – MD2 |  Czechia | 1 - 1 | △ |
| Group A – MD3 |  South Korea | 1 - 0 | ○ |
| Round of 32 |  Canada | 0 - 1 | ● |
Advanced from Group A but lost in the Round of 32 (1 W 1 D 2 L). Scores shown from South Africa's perspective.
Squad (26 players)
GK
| Ronwen Williams (captain) | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Ricardo Goss | Chippa United |
| Sipho Chaine | Orlando Pirates |
DF
| Aubrey Modiba | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Khuliso Mudau | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Khulumani Ndamane | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Kamogelo Sebelebele | Orlando Pirates |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | Orlando Pirates |
| Bradley Cross | Kaizer Chiefs |
| Samukele Kabini | Molde FK |
| Olwethu Makhanya | Philadelphia Union |
| Thabang Matuludi | Polokwane City |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | Chicago Fire |
| Ime Okon | Hannover 96 |
MF
| Oswin Appollis | Orlando Pirates |
| Thalente Mbatha | Orlando Pirates |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | Orlando Pirates |
| Jayden Adams | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Teboho Mokoena | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Themba Zwane | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Sphephelo Sithole | CD Tondela |
FW
| Evidence Makgopa | Orlando Pirates |
| Tshepang Moremi | Orlando Pirates |
| Lyle Foster | Burnley |
| Thapelo Maseko | AEL Limassol |
| Iqraam Rayners | Mamelodi Sundowns |
Sources: 26-man squad (worldcuppass) / results (Wikipedia). Clubs as of the tournament.
FAQ
How far did South Africa go at the 2026 World Cup?
Advanced from Group A but lost in the Round of 32 (1 W 1 D 2 L).
Who is the South Africa captain?
Ronwen Williams.
What is South Africa's predicted starting XI and formation?
Formation: 4-2-3-1. Predicted starting XI: Ronwen Williams, Aubrey Modiba, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Khuliso Mudau, Teboho Mokoena, Thalente Mbatha, Thapelo Maseko, Relebohile Mofokeng, Oswin Appollis, Evidence Makgopa.