2026 World Cup: South Africa unveils its squad list

Placed in Group A alongside Czechia, South Korea, and Mexico, South Africa has officially revealed its squad for the 2026 World Cup.

The list features the usual stalwarts from Hugo Broos’s side, with players drawn from the two South African giants, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.

South Africa’s squad:
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Swelele), and Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)

Defenders: Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union), Samukele Kabini (Molde), Khulumani Ndamane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire), Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thabang Matuludi (Polowane City), Ime Okon (Hannover), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), and Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates)

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), and Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Forwards: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley), Igraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), and Thapelo Maseko (AEL Limassol)

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