The story
The South Africa national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the Bafana Bafana, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 60 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from CAF to this expanded 48-team tournament.
An underdog with golden-generation flashes, dreaming of a first knockout appearance.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, South Africa will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group A and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group A. The connection between Lyle Foster and Percy Tau is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Lyle Foster - the clinical striker who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
South Africa are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
メキシコ 
南アフリカ メキシコ 2-0 南アフリカ
メキシコ 2-0 南アフリカ. グループA. Estadio Azteca、メキシコシティ. 6月11日(木).
チェコ 南アフリカ チェコ 1-1 南アフリカ
チェコ 1-1 南アフリカ. グループA. Estadio Akron、Guadalajara. 6月18日(木).
韓国 南アフリカ 韓国 0-1 南アフリカ
韓国 0-1 南アフリカ. グループA. Estadio Akron、Guadalajara. 6月22日(月).
カナダ 南アフリカ カナダ 1-0 南アフリカ
カナダ 1-0 南アフリカ. ラウンド32. BMO Field、トロント. 6月28日(日).