FIFA World Cup 2026
South Africa
Group A · #4 · 1 pts
South Africa are competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the 4th time. In Group A, they are currently 4th with 1 point from 2 matches (0W–1D–1L, GD -2).
World Cup history
4WC appearances
0Titles
GSBest finish
Group Stage · CAF
FIFA ranking: #67
Tournament Stats
W-D-L0–1–1
Goals F-A1:3
xG per game0.85
Avg possession45%
Shots/game11
Pass acc.85.7%
Goal timing & shape
ScoredConceded
0-15'0/2
16-30'0/0
31-45'0/0
46-60'0/0
61-75'0/1
76-90'1/0
Formations5-3-2, 4-3-3
1/1Penalties
Tournament Scorers
- T. Maseko⚽ 1
- T. Mokoena⚽ 1
Form
Fixtures & results
Group A
| Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Czechia | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 | South Africa | 2 | -2 | 1 |
Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
T. Matuludi2
K. Ndamane3
S. Kabini18
O. Makhanya24
B. Cross26
