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South Africa
Group A · FIFA #59 · CAF
Team overview
South Africa are in Group A at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent CAF and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Group stage (2010). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group A
- Confederation
- CAF
- FIFA ranking
- #59
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Qualification route
- Qualified via CAF pathway
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
- Group position
- 4th
- Group points
- 0
Tournament statistics
Verified FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage results
Recent form
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | South Africa vs CzechiaMatchday 2 · Group A | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | Scheduled |
| 1 | Mexico vs South Africa (2-0)Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | Full time |
| 6 | South Korea vs South AfricaMatchday 6 · Group A | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Head coach
Hugo Broos
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.
Squad
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.
Predicted starting XI
Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.
Group A rivals
FAQ
- What group is South Africa in at World Cup 2026?
- Group A, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the South Africa head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Hugo Broos is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is South Africa's best World Cup finish?
- Group stage (2010)
- How did South Africa qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via CAF pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.