Group A

South Africa

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South Africa profile for the 2026 tournament. Expand this with news, videos, player notes, and fan travel context.

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Mexico v South Africa · Group A
Jun 11 · 13:00 UTC-6 · Mexico City

TBD scheduled

Czech Republic v South Africa · Group A
Jun 18 · 12:00 UTC-4 · Atlanta

TBD scheduled

South Africa v South Korea · Group A
Jun 25 · 19:00 UTC-6 · Monterrey

TBD scheduled

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Thabang Matuludi #2
Defender · Polokwane City · 27y

Khulumani Ndamane #3
Defender · Mamelodi Sundowns · 22y

Aubrey Modiba #6
Defender · Mamelodi Sundowns · 30y

Mbekezeli Mbokazi #14
Defender · Chicago Fire FC · 20y

Samukele Kabini #18
Defender · Molde · 22y

Nkosinathi Sibisi #19
Defender · Orlando Pirates · 30y

Khuliso Mudau #20
Defender · Mamelodi Sundowns · 31y

Ime Okon #21
Defender · Hannover 96 · 22y

Olwethu Makhanya #24
Defender · Philadelphia Union · 22y

Bradley Cross #26
Defender · Kaizer Chiefs · 25y

Oswin Appollis #7
Forward · Orlando Pirates · 24y

Tshepang Moremi #8
Forward · Orlando Pirates · 25y

Lyle Foster #9
Forward · Burnley · 25y

Relebohile Mofokeng #10
Forward · Orlando Pirates · 21y

Thapelo Maseko #12
Forward · AEL Limassol · 22y

Iqraam Rayners #15
Forward · Mamelodi Sundowns · 30y

Evidence Makgopa #17
Forward · Orlando Pirates · 26y

Kamogelo Sebelebele #25
Forward · Orlando Pirates · 23y

Ronwen Williams #1
Goalkeeper · Mamelodi Sundowns · 34y Key

Sipho Chaine #16
Goalkeeper · Orlando Pirates · 29y

Ricardo Goss #22
Goalkeeper · Siwelele · 32y

Teboho Mokoena #4
Midfielder · Mamelodi Sundowns · 29y

Thalente Mbatha #5
Midfielder · Orlando Pirates · 26y

Themba Zwane #11
Midfielder · Mamelodi Sundowns · 36y

Sphephelo Sithole #13
Midfielder · Tondela · 27y

Jayden Adams #23
Midfielder · Mamelodi Sundowns · 25y

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