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How will South Africa line up at World Cup 2026 this summer?

Karine Grigoryan
Karine Grigoryan
South Africa could line up with Ronwen Williams in goal, a defense led by Khuliso Mudau and Nkosinathi Sibisi.

South Africa have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after they finished at the top of CAF Qualifying Group C.

Hugo Broos’s side make their comeback after being absent from Mundial for 16 years.

They are in Group A along with Mexico, UEFA Play-off Winner* and South Korea.

South Africa Likely XI for World Cup 2026

Williams; Mudau, Ngezana, Sibisi, Modiba; Mokoena, Sithole; Mokwana, Zwane, Appollis; Foster.

South Africa: Schedule at the World Cup 2026

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, the South Africa national team has been drawn into Group A, where they will play three matches across Mexico and the United States:
June 11 vs Mexico (Mexico) – 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM local (Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)
June 18 vs UEFA Play-off Winner (USA) – 6:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM local (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
June 24 vs South Korea (Mexico) – 10:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM local (Estadio BBVA, Monterrey)

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