Hugo Broos has named his 26-man South Africa squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
PSL Heavyweights
The squad is heavily reliant on local talent with 19 players based in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and further made top heavy by eight representatives each from the top two sides in Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.
Surprise Selections
The squad was not without some surprise flavour with two uncapped defenders in Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross both being names in the team.
Bafana Bafana World Cup Squad
Hugo Broos has officially announced South Africa’s final 26-man Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. [1, 2, 3]
The roster heavily relies on local dominance, with 19 players based in the Premier Soccer League (PSL)—specifically led by eight players each from Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates. The team features key veteran mainstays alongside two surprise, uncapped defenders: Olwethu Makhanya and Bradley Cross.
Goalkeepers
- Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns – Captain)
- Ricardo Goss (SuperSport United / Siwelele)
- Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates)
Defenders
- Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Khulumani Ndamane (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates)
- Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates)
- Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City)
- Ime Okon (Hannover 96, Germany)
- Samukele Kabini (Molde FK, Norway)
- Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union, USA)
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire, USA)
Midfielders
- Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates)
- Sphephelo Sithole (C.D. Tondela, Portugal)
Forwards / Strikers
- Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates)
- Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates)
- Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates)
- Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
- Lyle Foster (Burnley, England)
- Thapelo Maseko (AEL Limassol, Cyprus)
Key Tournament Details
South Africa is placed in Group A and will begin their tournament campaign against co-hosts Mexico:
- 11 June 2026: Mexico vs. South Africa (Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)
- 18 June 2026: Czechia vs. South Africa (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
- 24 June 2026: South Africa vs. South Korea (Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey)
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