Goalkeepers<\/h4>\n\n- Ronwen Williams<\/li>\n
- Ricardo Goss<\/li>\n
- Sipho Chaine<\/li>\n
- Brandon Peterson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Defenders<\/h4>\n\n- Khuliso Mudau<\/li>\n
- Olwethu Makhanya<\/li>\n
- Bradley Cross<\/li>\n
- Thabiso Monyane<\/li>\n
- Thabang Matuludi<\/li>\n
- Nkosinathi Sibisi<\/li>\n
- Aubrey Modiba<\/li>\n
- Khulumani Ndamane<\/li>\n
- Ime Okon<\/li>\n
- Samukele Kabini<\/li>\n
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Midfielders<\/h4>\n\n- Teboho Mokoena<\/li>\n
- Jayden Adams<\/li>\n
- Brooklyn Poggenpoel<\/li>\n
- Lebohang Maboe<\/li>\n
- Thalente Mbatha<\/li>\n
- Sphephelo Sithole<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Forwards<\/h4>\n\n- Oswin Appollis<\/li>\n
- Tshepang Moremi<\/li>\n
- Evidence Makgopa<\/li>\n
- Lyle Foster<\/li>\n
- Iqraam Rayners<\/li>\n
- Relebohile Mofokeng<\/li>\n
- Themba Zwane<\/li>\n
- Patrick Maswanganyi<\/li>\n
- Kamogelo Sebelebele<\/li>\n
- Thapelo Morena<\/li>\n
- Thapelo Maseko<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Squad to Be Reduced to 26 Players<\/h3>\n
The 32-player squad is still provisional. It will be reduced to 26 players before the World Cup.<\/p>\n
All squads remain provisional until the final list of 26 players is announced by FIFA after participating teams submit their final selections on 2 June.<\/p>\n
That means Broos still has decisions to make before confirming the final Bafana Bafana squad for the tournament.<\/p>\n
South Africa\u2019s 2026 World Cup Fixtures<\/h3>\n
Bafana Bafana will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against co-hosts Mexico at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June.<\/p>\n
The match will be a repeat of the opening fixture from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. After that, Broos\u2019 side will travel to Atlanta to face Czechia on 18 June.<\/p>\n
South Africa will then complete their Group A schedule against Korea Republic at Estadio Monterrey on 24 June.<\/p>\n
Group A Fixtures<\/h3>\n\n- 11 June: Mexico v South Africa, Mexico City Stadium<\/li>\n
- 18 June: Czechia v South Africa, Atlanta Stadium<\/li>\n
- 24 June: South Africa v Korea Republic, Estadio Monterrey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Broos Moves Closer to Final World Cup Group<\/h3>\n
The announcement of the preliminary squad is an important step in South Africa\u2019s build-up to the tournament.<\/p>\n
Broos has selected 32 players for now, but only 26 will make the final World Cup squad. The final list will confirm which players will represent Bafana Bafana when they return to the biggest stage in world football.<\/p>\n
Defenders<\/h4>\n\n- Khuliso Mudau<\/li>\n
- Olwethu Makhanya<\/li>\n
- Bradley Cross<\/li>\n
- Thabiso Monyane<\/li>\n
- Thabang Matuludi<\/li>\n
- Nkosinathi Sibisi<\/li>\n
- Aubrey Modiba<\/li>\n
- Khulumani Ndamane<\/li>\n
- Ime Okon<\/li>\n
- Samukele Kabini<\/li>\n
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Midfielders<\/h4>\n\n- Teboho Mokoena<\/li>\n
- Jayden Adams<\/li>\n
- Brooklyn Poggenpoel<\/li>\n
- Lebohang Maboe<\/li>\n
- Thalente Mbatha<\/li>\n
- Sphephelo Sithole<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Forwards<\/h4>\n\n- Oswin Appollis<\/li>\n
- Tshepang Moremi<\/li>\n
- Evidence Makgopa<\/li>\n
- Lyle Foster<\/li>\n
- Iqraam Rayners<\/li>\n
- Relebohile Mofokeng<\/li>\n
- Themba Zwane<\/li>\n
- Patrick Maswanganyi<\/li>\n
- Kamogelo Sebelebele<\/li>\n
- Thapelo Morena<\/li>\n
- Thapelo Maseko<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Squad to Be Reduced to 26 Players<\/h3>\n
The 32-player squad is still provisional. It will be reduced to 26 players before the World Cup.<\/p>\n
All squads remain provisional until the final list of 26 players is announced by FIFA after participating teams submit their final selections on 2 June.<\/p>\n
That means Broos still has decisions to make before confirming the final Bafana Bafana squad for the tournament.<\/p>\n
South Africa\u2019s 2026 World Cup Fixtures<\/h3>\n
Bafana Bafana will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against co-hosts Mexico at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June.<\/p>\n
The match will be a repeat of the opening fixture from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. After that, Broos\u2019 side will travel to Atlanta to face Czechia on 18 June.<\/p>\n
South Africa will then complete their Group A schedule against Korea Republic at Estadio Monterrey on 24 June.<\/p>\n
Group A Fixtures<\/h3>\n\n- 11 June: Mexico v South Africa, Mexico City Stadium<\/li>\n
- 18 June: Czechia v South Africa, Atlanta Stadium<\/li>\n
- 24 June: South Africa v Korea Republic, Estadio Monterrey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Broos Moves Closer to Final World Cup Group<\/h3>\n
The announcement of the preliminary squad is an important step in South Africa\u2019s build-up to the tournament.<\/p>\n
Broos has selected 32 players for now, but only 26 will make the final World Cup squad. The final list will confirm which players will represent Bafana Bafana when they return to the biggest stage in world football.<\/p>\n
Midfielders<\/h4>\n\n- Teboho Mokoena<\/li>\n
- Jayden Adams<\/li>\n
- Brooklyn Poggenpoel<\/li>\n
- Lebohang Maboe<\/li>\n
- Thalente Mbatha<\/li>\n
- Sphephelo Sithole<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Forwards<\/h4>\n\n- Oswin Appollis<\/li>\n
- Tshepang Moremi<\/li>\n
- Evidence Makgopa<\/li>\n
- Lyle Foster<\/li>\n
- Iqraam Rayners<\/li>\n
- Relebohile Mofokeng<\/li>\n
- Themba Zwane<\/li>\n
- Patrick Maswanganyi<\/li>\n
- Kamogelo Sebelebele<\/li>\n
- Thapelo Morena<\/li>\n
- Thapelo Maseko<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Squad to Be Reduced to 26 Players<\/h3>\n
The 32-player squad is still provisional. It will be reduced to 26 players before the World Cup.<\/p>\n
All squads remain provisional until the final list of 26 players is announced by FIFA after participating teams submit their final selections on 2 June.<\/p>\n
That means Broos still has decisions to make before confirming the final Bafana Bafana squad for the tournament.<\/p>\n
South Africa\u2019s 2026 World Cup Fixtures<\/h3>\n
Bafana Bafana will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against co-hosts Mexico at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June.<\/p>\n
The match will be a repeat of the opening fixture from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. After that, Broos\u2019 side will travel to Atlanta to face Czechia on 18 June.<\/p>\n
South Africa will then complete their Group A schedule against Korea Republic at Estadio Monterrey on 24 June.<\/p>\n
Group A Fixtures<\/h3>\n\n- 11 June: Mexico v South Africa, Mexico City Stadium<\/li>\n
- 18 June: Czechia v South Africa, Atlanta Stadium<\/li>\n
- 24 June: South Africa v Korea Republic, Estadio Monterrey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Broos Moves Closer to Final World Cup Group<\/h3>\n
The announcement of the preliminary squad is an important step in South Africa\u2019s build-up to the tournament.<\/p>\n
Broos has selected 32 players for now, but only 26 will make the final World Cup squad. The final list will confirm which players will represent Bafana Bafana when they return to the biggest stage in world football.<\/p>\n
Forwards<\/h4>\n\n- Oswin Appollis<\/li>\n
- Tshepang Moremi<\/li>\n
- Evidence Makgopa<\/li>\n
- Lyle Foster<\/li>\n
- Iqraam Rayners<\/li>\n
- Relebohile Mofokeng<\/li>\n
- Themba Zwane<\/li>\n
- Patrick Maswanganyi<\/li>\n
- Kamogelo Sebelebele<\/li>\n
- Thapelo Morena<\/li>\n
- Thapelo Maseko<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Squad to Be Reduced to 26 Players<\/h3>\n
The 32-player squad is still provisional. It will be reduced to 26 players before the World Cup.<\/p>\n
All squads remain provisional until the final list of 26 players is announced by FIFA after participating teams submit their final selections on 2 June.<\/p>\n
That means Broos still has decisions to make before confirming the final Bafana Bafana squad for the tournament.<\/p>\n
South Africa\u2019s 2026 World Cup Fixtures<\/h3>\n
Bafana Bafana will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against co-hosts Mexico at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June.<\/p>\n
The match will be a repeat of the opening fixture from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. After that, Broos\u2019 side will travel to Atlanta to face Czechia on 18 June.<\/p>\n
South Africa will then complete their Group A schedule against Korea Republic at Estadio Monterrey on 24 June.<\/p>\n
Group A Fixtures<\/h3>\n\n- 11 June: Mexico v South Africa, Mexico City Stadium<\/li>\n
- 18 June: Czechia v South Africa, Atlanta Stadium<\/li>\n
- 24 June: South Africa v Korea Republic, Estadio Monterrey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Broos Moves Closer to Final World Cup Group<\/h3>\n
The announcement of the preliminary squad is an important step in South Africa\u2019s build-up to the tournament.<\/p>\n
Broos has selected 32 players for now, but only 26 will make the final World Cup squad. The final list will confirm which players will represent Bafana Bafana when they return to the biggest stage in world football.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Squad to Be Reduced to 26 Players<\/h3>\n
The 32-player squad is still provisional. It will be reduced to 26 players before the World Cup.<\/p>\n
All squads remain provisional until the final list of 26 players is announced by FIFA after participating teams submit their final selections on 2 June.<\/p>\n
That means Broos still has decisions to make before confirming the final Bafana Bafana squad for the tournament.<\/p>\n
South Africa\u2019s 2026 World Cup Fixtures<\/h3>\n
Bafana Bafana will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against co-hosts Mexico at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June.<\/p>\n
The match will be a repeat of the opening fixture from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. After that, Broos\u2019 side will travel to Atlanta to face Czechia on 18 June.<\/p>\n
South Africa will then complete their Group A schedule against Korea Republic at Estadio Monterrey on 24 June.<\/p>\n
Group A Fixtures<\/h3>\n\n- 11 June: Mexico v South Africa, Mexico City Stadium<\/li>\n
- 18 June: Czechia v South Africa, Atlanta Stadium<\/li>\n
- 24 June: South Africa v Korea Republic, Estadio Monterrey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Broos Moves Closer to Final World Cup Group<\/h3>\n
The announcement of the preliminary squad is an important step in South Africa\u2019s build-up to the tournament.<\/p>\n
Broos has selected 32 players for now, but only 26 will make the final World Cup squad. The final list will confirm which players will represent Bafana Bafana when they return to the biggest stage in world football.<\/p>\n
Broos Moves Closer to Final World Cup Group<\/h3>\n
The announcement of the preliminary squad is an important step in South Africa\u2019s build-up to the tournament.<\/p>\n
Broos has selected 32 players for now, but only 26 will make the final World Cup squad. The final list will confirm which players will represent Bafana Bafana when they return to the biggest stage in world football.<\/p>\n