South Africa World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA RSA · Group A · Head coach: Hugo Henri Broos
Bafana Bafana return after missing 2018 and 2022, aiming to recapture the spirit of the 2010 hosts who reached the group stage on home soil. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. South Africa travel with 26 players in Group A, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group A pits South Africa against co-host Mexico, Asian powerhouse South Korea and a UEFA playoff winner. survival likely depends on taking points from the playoff slot. Hugo Henri Broos leads the side with a clear tactical identity: Compact 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 with quick wide transitions; set-piece delivery from the flanks is a recurring strength.
Advanced through CAF qualifying rounds in a competitive African field where every point required discipline against North African and West African rivals. 2010 (hosts). group stage exit; prior appearances 1998, 2002. FIFA's published shirt names include APPOLLIS, MOREMI, FOSTER and MOFOKENG among the 26 call-ups. 19 players were listed with RSA clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 WILLIAMS (Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Mexico's home-region advantage and Azteca familiarity make this the toughest fixture on paper. Round of 32 if third-place points stack up; Round of 16 would require a major upset.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | WILLIAMS | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) |
| 2 | DF | MATULUDI | Polokwane City FC (RSA) |
| 3 | DF | NDAMANE | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) |
| 4 | MF | MOKOENA | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) |
| 5 | MF | MBATHA | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) |
| 6 | DF | MODIBA | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) |
| 7 | FW | APPOLLIS | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) |
| 8 | FW | MOREMI | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) |
| 9 | FW | FOSTER | Burnley FC (ENG) |
| 10 | FW | MOFOKENG | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) |
| 11 | MF | ZWANE | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) |
| 12 | FW | MASEKO | AEL Limassol (CYP) |
| 13 | MF | SITHOLE | CD Tondela (POR) |
| 14 | DF | MBOKAZI | Chicago Fire FC (USA) |
| 15 | FW | RAYNERS | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) |
| 16 | GK | CHAINE | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) |
| 17 | FW | MAKGOPA | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) |
| 18 | DF | KABINI | Molde FK (NOR) |
| 19 | DF | SIBISI | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) |
| 20 | DF | MUDAU | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) |
| 21 | DF | OKON | Hannover 96 (GER) |
| 22 | GK | GOSS | Siwelele FC (RSA) |
| 23 | MF | ADAMS | Mamelodi Sundowns FC (RSA) |
| 24 | DF | MAKHANYA | Philadelphia Union (USA) |
| 25 | FW | SEBELEBELE | Orlando Pirates FC (RSA) |
| 26 | DF | CROSS | Kaizer Chiefs FC (RSA) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Bafana Bafana players are on the 2026 World Cup squad list?
South Africa (RSA) listed 26 players on 2026-06-03 for their return to the finals. Mexico, Korea Republic and Czechia share Group A, including the tournament opener context, and all shirt names are in the table.
Who is South Africa's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Hugo Henri Broos (Belgium) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. Compact 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 with quick wide transitions; set-piece delivery from the flanks is a recurring strength.
Which players stand out on South Africa's FIFA squad list?
The published shirt names include APPOLLIS, MOREMI, FOSTER and MOFOKENG. Fans and media often watch Percy Tau, Sphephelo Sithole and Ronwen Williams, and FIFA's sheet lists APPOLLIS, MOREMI, FOSTER and MOFOKENG among the call-ups. South Africa registered 8 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.
Where is the full South Africa World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official South Africa squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on South Africa's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.