South Africa
Country Profile
South Africa National Team Profile
Welcome to the official 2026 FIFA World Cup team profile for South Africa (RSA).
Group Stage Allocations
- Tournament Group: Group A
- Primary Country Code: RSA
Scheduled Group Stage Matchups
In the path to the knockout rounds, South Africa faces off against the following Group A opponents:
- South Africa vs Mexico (RSA vs MEX)
- South Africa vs South Korea (RSA vs KOR)
- South Africa vs Czech Republic (RSA vs CZE)
Full Squad Roster (Key Players)
GK: R. Williams; DF: K. Mudau, M. Mvala; MF: T. Mokoena, S. Sithole; FW: P. Tau, E. Makgopa
Historical Context
Bafana Bafana returns to the world stage looking to replicate the passionate football energy seen during their iconic hosting year in 2010.
Best World Cup Performance
🏆 Group Stage departures in 1998, 2002, and 2010.