South Africa

FIFA #59 Group A CAF RSA

Background

South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup and remain the only host nation ever eliminated in the group stage. Bafana Bafana return in 2026 after a long absence, qualifying through CAF Group C as a side rebuilt around a young Premier Soccer League core.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Group stage

Head coach

Hugo Broos

Path forward · Group A

Group opponents:

Mexico (#15) South Korea (#22) Czechia (#36)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Group stage knockout shot

Based on FIFA ranking #59. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

Follow South Africa to Mexico City

First fixture: Mexico vs South Africa · 2026-06-11 · 19:00 UTC

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South Africa Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group A

Mexico

South Africa

Jun 11 · 19:00 UTCEstadio AztecaMexico City

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group A

Czechia

South Africa

Jun 18 · 16:00 UTCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group A

South Africa

South Korea

Jun 25 · 01:00 UTCEstadio BBVAMonterrey