Evidence Makgopa
FWD · 25
CAF · Group A
South Africa
Bafana Bafana
South Africa return from CAF qualifying with a best World Cup finish of the group stage across their three previous finals.
Best finish: Group stage (1998, 2002, 2010)Qualified through CAFVerified Jun 2, 2026
Schedule board
Fixtures
| Match | Status | Nepal Time | Round | Venue | No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jun 12, 2026 | |||||
 MexicovsSouth Africa | Scheduled | Fri, Jun 12, 12:45 AM | Group A | Estadio AztecaMexico City | Match 1 |
| Thu, Jun 18, 2026 | |||||
 CzechiavsSouth Africa | Scheduled | Thu, Jun 18, 9:45 PM | Group A | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta | Match 3 |
| Thu, Jun 25, 2026 | |||||
South Africavs South Korea | Scheduled | Thu, Jun 25, 6:45 AM | Group A | Estadio BBVAGuadalupe | Match 6 |
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Squad
Team shirts
26 players · 0 live ESPN headshots
Top lineForwards9
Iqraam Rayners
FWD · 30
Kamogelo Sebelebele
FWD · 23
Lyle Foster
FWD · 25
Oswin Appollis
FWD · 24
Relebohile Mofokeng
FWD · 21
Thapelo Maseko
FWD · 22
Themba Zwane
FWD · 36
Tshepang Moremi
FWD · 25
MidMidfielders4
Jayden Adams
MID · 25
Sphephelo Sithole
MID
Teboho Mokoena
MID · 29
Thalente Mbatha
MID · 26
Back lineDefenders10
Aubrey Modiba
DEF · 30
Bradley Cross
DEF · 25
Ime Okon
DEF · 22
Khuliso Mudau
DEF · 31
Khulumani Ndamane
DEF · 22
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
DEF · 20
Nkosinathi Sibisi
DEF · 30
Olwethu Makhanya
DEF · 22
Samukele Kabini
DEF · 22
Thabang Matuludi
DEF · 27
GoalGoalkeepers3
Ricardo Goss
GK · 32
Ronwen Williams
GK · 34
Sipho Chaine
GK · 29