South Africa World Cup 2026 Squad Provisional

26-man squad

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Here's how South Africa shape up for the 2026 World Cup: a provisional list of 26 players.

The headline names include Ronwen Williams (62 caps) of Mamelodi Sundowns, Themba Zwane (54 caps) of Mamelodi Sundowns and Teboho Mokoena (51 caps) of Mamelodi Sundowns.

The squad is built from 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 5 midfielders and 8 forwards.

Experience-wise this is a blend of seasoned internationals and fresher faces, with 3 players on 50+ caps, and the squad carries 487 international appearances between them, led by Ronwen Williams on 62.

Follow South Africa through the tournament: data-driven previews and odds comparison for every fixture on the World Cup hub. Note this is a provisional list, the final 26 may differ once South Africa confirm it.

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Goalkeepers 3

Ronwen Williams Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. · 62 caps

Sipho Chaine Orlando Pirates F.C. · 4 caps

Ricardo Goss Siwelele F.C. · 5 caps

Defenders 10

Thabang Matuludi Polokwane City F.C. · 3 caps

Khulumani Ndamane Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. · 5 caps

Aubrey Modiba Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. · 44 caps

Mbekezeli Mbokazi Chicago Fire FC · 10 caps

Samukele Kabini Molde FK · 6 caps

Nkosinathi Sibisi Orlando Pirates F.C. · 20 caps

Khuliso Mudau Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. · 32 caps

Ime Okon Hannover 96 · 8 caps

Olwethu Makhanya Philadelphia Union · 1 caps

Bradley Cross Kaizer Chiefs F.C. · 1 caps

Midfielders 5

Teboho Mokoena Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. · 51 caps

Thalente Mbatha Orlando Pirates F.C. · 15 caps

Themba Zwane Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. · 54 caps

Sphephelo Sithole C.D. Tondela · 28 caps

Jayden Adams Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. · 9 caps

Forwards 8

Oswin Appollis Orlando Pirates F.C. · 26 caps

Tshepang Moremi Orlando Pirates F.C. · 10 caps

Lyle Foster Burnley F.C. · 27 caps

Relebohile Mofokeng Orlando Pirates F.C. · 13 caps

Thapelo Maseko AEL Limassol · 10 caps

Iqraam Rayners Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. · 14 caps

Evidence Makgopa Orlando Pirates F.C. · 26 caps

Kamogelo Sebelebele Orlando Pirates F.C. · 3 caps

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