South Africa Unveils Provisional Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026

South Africa's Squad Announcement

Cape Town, South Africa - On May 22, coach Hugo Broos revealed a provisional squad of 32 players for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams will lead the team as they strive to qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time since their hosting in 2010.

Among the notable players in Broos's selection are captain and goalkeeper Williams, midfielder Teboho Mokoena, and striker Lyle Foster. The squad features nine players from Mamelodi Sundowns and another nine from Orlando Pirates, including forward Oswin Appollis, as reported on the FIFA website.

This initial squad of 32 will be reduced to 26 players ahead of the final World Cup roster.

South Africa's journey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will kick off against co-hosts Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium. Following this, they will face the Czech Republic in Atlanta and conclude their Group A matches against South Korea in Monterrey.

Here is South Africa's preliminary squad for the World Cup 2026:

Goalkeepers:

Ronwen Williams

Ricardo Goss

Sipho Chaine

Brandon Peterson

Defenders:

Khuliso Mudau

Olwethu Makhanya

Bradley Cross

Thabiso Monyane

Thabang Matuludi

Nkosinathi Sibisi

Aubrey Modiba

Khulumani Ndamane

Ime Okon

Samukele Kabini

Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Midfielders:

Teboho Mokoena

Jayden Adams

Brooklyn Poggenpoel

Lebohang Maboe

Thalente Mbatha

Sphephelo Sithole

Forwards:

Oswin Appollis

Tshepang Moremi

Evidence Makgopa

Lyle Foster

Iqraam Rayners

Relebohile Mofokeng

Themba Zwane

Patrick Maswanganyi

Kamogelo Sebelebele

Thapelo Morena

Thapelo Maseko.

Upcoming Fixtures:

June 11: Mexico vs South Africa at Mexico City Stadium

June 18: Czechia vs South Africa at Atlanta Stadium

June 24: South Africa vs Korea Republic at Estadio Monterrey.