FIFA World Cup 2026
South Africa
Group A · #2 · 4 pts
South Africa are competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the 4th time. In Group A, they are currently 2nd with 4 points from 3 matches (1W–1D–1L, GD -1).
World Cup history
4WC appearances
0Titles
GSBest finish
Group Stage · CAF
FIFA ranking: #67
Tournament Stats
W-D-L1–1–2
Goals F-A1:4
xG per game0.67
Avg possession47.8%
Shots/game9.8
Pass acc.84.5%
Goal timing & shape
ScoredConceded
0-15'0/2
16-30'0/0
31-45'0/0
46-60'0/0
61-75'1/1
76-90'1/1
Formations4-2-3-1 ×2, 5-3-2, 4-3-3
1Clean sheets
1-0Biggest win
1/1Penalties
Tournament Scorers
- T. Maseko⚽ 1
- T. Mokoena⚽ 1
Form
Fixtures & results
Group A
| Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czechia | 3 | -4 | 1 |
Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
T. Matuludi2
K. Ndamane3
S. Kabini18
O. Makhanya24
B. Cross26
