South Africa has officially unveiled its squad for the World Cup 2026, where Bafana Bafana will compete in Group A alongside the Czech Republic, South Korea, and Mexico. Coach Hugo Broos continues to trust the core of the team that delivered strong results in recent years, with key players such as Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and Oswin Appollis leading the challenge. South Africa will open its campaign against Mexico in ten days and hopes to make a strong impression on the global stage.
Hugo Broos also included several players who currently ply their trade in Europe. Among them are Samukele Kabini, Ime Okon, Sphephelo Sithole, Thapelo Maseko, and Lyle Foster, the former Monaco striker. The squad combines experience and youth, while players from Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates form the backbone of the national team as South Africa aims to progress from a highly competitive group.
South Africa squad for World Cup 2026
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Swelele), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)
Defenders: Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union), Samukele Kabini (Molde), Khulumani Ndamane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire), Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Ime Okon (Hanover), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates)
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Forwards: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley), Igraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Thapelo Maseko (AEL Limassol)
