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South Africa

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

Full Schedule•Qual Scenarios
Match 1•GROUP•Group A
MexicoMexico
VS
South AfricaSouth Africa
2026-06-11Local: 16:00 | UTC: 20:00
MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey
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Match 4•GROUP•Group A
PolandPoland
VS
South AfricaSouth Africa
2026-06-16Local: 21:00 | UTC: 01:00
Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta
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Match 6•GROUP•Group A
South AfricaSouth Africa
VS
South KoreaSouth Korea
2026-06-21Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
NRG StadiumHouston
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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.

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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.

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