World Cup 2026: Hugo Broos Reveals South Africa's Preliminary Squad

The head coach of the South African national team, Hugo Broos, announced on Tuesday, March 4 the preliminary list of players called up for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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South Africa is gearing up to face Lesotho and Benin in crucial matches this month. For these encounters, Broos has summoned a mix of regulars and new faces who may join the final squad. The aim is to test different options before announcing the final list.

With this preselection, the Belgian coach aims to build a strong group capable of achieving positive results and bolstering the Bafana Bafana's qualification ambitions.

These matches will be crucial to assess the strengths in play and refine tactical choices.

The final selection will be announced soon

It should be noted that the final selection will be announced shortly, as the team intensifies its preparation for these decisive clashes.

South African fans hope to see their players meet expectations and move closer to the 2026 World Cup.

Below is the list of players called up by Hugo Broos:

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