CAF ยท RSA
South Africa
The Rainbow Nation with eleven official languages, of Madiba and vuvuzelas; Bafana Bafana return after hosting in 2010.
Head coach
Hugo Broos
Hugo Henri Broos is a Belgian professional football manager and former player.
Preferred shape
4-2-3-1
World Cup pedigree
Best: Group stage
3 World Cup appearances, counting 2026
Qualifier record
5W ยท 3D ยท 2L โ 18 pts in 10 games
Qualifier goals
15 for ยท 9 against (+6)
Form
Matches
Qualifying campaign
10 matches ยท 5W 3D 2L
Matches ยท Nov 2023
vs
Benin
W
2โ1
Matches ยท Nov 2023
at
Rwanda
L
2โ0
Matches ยท Jun 2024
at
Nigeria
D
1โ1
Matches ยท Jun 2024
vs
Zimbabwe
W
3โ1
Matches ยท Mar 2025
vs
Lesotho
L
0โ3
Matches ยท Mar 2025
at
Benin
W
0โ2
Matches ยท Sep 2025
at
Lesotho
W
0โ3
Matches ยท Sep 2025
vs
Nigeria
D
1โ1
Matches ยท Oct 2025
at
Zimbabwe
D
0โ0
Matches ยท Oct 2025
vs
Rwanda
W
3โ0
Community
#1
most picked to win
1 predictions
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most loved
0 favorites
Squad
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronwen Williams | 62 | 0 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 16 | Sipho Chaine | 4 | 0 | Orlando Pirates |
| 22 | Ricardo Goss | 5 | 0 | Siwelele |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Thabang Matuludi | 3 | 0 | Polokwane City |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane | 5 | 0 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba | 44 | 3 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 14 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi | 10 | 1 | Chicago Fire FC |
| 18 | Samukele Kabini | 6 | 0 | Molde |
| 19 | Nkosinathi Sibisi | 20 | 0 | Orlando Pirates |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau | 32 | 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 21 | Ime Okon | 8 | 1 | Hannover 96 |
| 24 | Olwethu Makhanya | 1 | 0 | Philadelphia Union |
| 26 | Bradley Cross | 1 | 0 | Kaizer Chiefs |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena | 51 | 9 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 5 | Thalente Mbatha | 15 | 3 | Orlando Pirates |
| 11 | Themba Zwane | 54 | 12 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 13 | Sphephelo Sithole | 28 | 1 | Tondela |
| 23 | Jayden Adams | 5 | 0 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Oswin Appollis | 26 | 8 | Orlando Pirates |
| 8 | Tshepang Moremi | 10 | 1 | Orlando Pirates |
| 9 | Lyle Foster | 27 | 10 | Burnley |
| 10 | Relebohile Mofokeng | 13 | 0 | Orlando Pirates |
| 12 | Thapelo Maseko | 10 | 1 | AEL Limassol |
| 15 | Iqraam Rayners | 14 | 4 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa | 26 | 6 | Orlando Pirates |
| 25 | Kamogelo Sebelebele | 3 | 0 | Orlando Pirates |