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South Africa — 2026 World Cup Squad

South Africa bring a 26-player squad to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group A and coached by Hugo Broos. Below is the full squad by position — every name links to a player profile — plus where the squad plays its club football. Spoiler-free: squad facts only, no results.

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26players
CAFconfederation
0born abroad
7club leagues

Where the South Africa squad plays

Club leagues represented in the squad.

South Africa squad by position

Goalkeepers
1Ronwen Williams
Mamelodi Sundowns · 34y
16Sipho Chaine
Orlando Pirates · 29y
22Ricardo Goss
Siwelele · 32y
Defenders
2Thabang Matuludi
Polokwane City · 27y
3Khulumani Ndamane
Mamelodi Sundowns · 22y
6Aubrey Modiba
Mamelodi Sundowns · 30y
14Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Chicago Fire · 20y
18Samukele Kabini
Molde · 22y
19Nkosinathi Sibisi
Orlando Pirates · 30y
20Khuliso Mudau
Mamelodi Sundowns · 31y
21Ime Okon
Hannover 96 · 22y
24Olwethu Makhanya
Philadelphia Union · 22y
25Kamogelo Sebelebele
Orlando Pirates · 23y
26Bradley Cross
Kaizer Chiefs · 25y
Midfielders
4Teboho Mokoena
Mamelodi Sundowns · 29y
5Thalente Mbatha
Orlando Pirates · 26y
11Themba Zwane
Mamelodi Sundowns · 36y
13Sphephelo Sithole
Tondela · 27y
23Jayden Adams
Mamelodi Sundowns · 25y
Forwards
7Oswin Appollis
Orlando Pirates · 24y
8Tshepang Moremi
Orlando Pirates · 25y
9Lyle Foster
Burnley · 25y
10Relebohile Mofokeng
Orlando Pirates · 21y
12Thapelo Maseko
AEL Limassol · 22y
15Iqraam Rayners
Mamelodi Sundowns · 30y
17Evidence Makgopa
Orlando Pirates · 26y

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