South Africa
Republic of South Africa
FIFA Rank:#58Group:A
Team Summary
South Africa is competing in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Under CAF confederation, they are scheduled to play three group stage matches starting on the first week of the tournament.
South Africa Match Schedule
Match 1GROUPGroup A
Mexico2 - 0
FINALSouth Africa
2026-06-11Local: 13:00
Estadio AztecaMexico City
Match 25GROUPGroup A
Czechia1 - 1
FINALSouth Africa
2026-06-18Local: 12:00
Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta
Match 54GROUPGroup A
South Africa1 - 0
FINALSouth Korea
2026-06-24Local: 19:00
Estadio BBVAMonterrey
Match 73R32
South Africa0 - 1
FINALCanada
2026-06-28Local: 12:00
SoFi StadiumLos Angeles
Tactical Profile & Squad Strength
Structured around a possession-based 4-2-3-1, relying on quick interplays and a highly coordinated domestic defensive block.
Strengths
- Strong team chemistry
- Fast counter-attacking transition
- Disciplined defensive structure
Weaknesses
- Lack of elite European-league experience
- Physicality against direct sides
- Set-piece defense
World Cup History
South Africa has participated in three previous World Cups (1998, 2002, and as hosts in 2010), but has never progressed past the group stage.
FAQ: South Africa National Team
South Africa plays their opening match on 2026-06-11 against MEXICO.
Related World Cup Coverage
⚽Group A Table & Results⚽Group A Scenarios⚽South Africa Next Match Info⚽South Africa Route to Final⚽South Africa Qualification Scenarios⚽How to Watch South Africa Live⚽Preview: Group A Matchday 1 fixture.⚽Preview: Group A Matchday 2 fixture.⚽Preview: Group A Matchday 3 fixture.⚽Preview: Round of 32 single-elimination match.