South Africa
The South Africa national soccer team represents South Africa in men's international football and is run by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. Nicknamed Bafana Bafana (The Boys in Zulu), the team plays at various stadiums around the country. Wikipedia
| Official name | South African Football Association |
| Manager | |
| Stadium | Polokwane, South Africa |
| Founded | 1991 (age 35) |
| FIFA Ranking | 60 Place |
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| Competitions |
 African Cup of Nations |
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3 | +2 | 7 | |
2 |
3 | +1 | 6 | |
3 |
3 | -1 | 2 | |
4 |
3 | -2 | 1 |
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6 | 4 | |
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3 | 2 | |
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2 | 4 | |
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2 | 4 | |
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2 | 1 | 4 |
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2 | 4 | |
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1 | 1 |
Goal Lucas Radebe 53', South Africa-Spain 2:2
Goal Benni McCarthy 31', South Africa-Spain 1:1
Goal S. Nomvethe 4', South Africa-Slovenia 1:0
Goal T. Mokoena 63', Paraguay-South Africa 2:1
Goal Francisco Javier Arce Rolón 55', Paraguay-South Africa 2:0
Goal Roque Santa Cruz 39', Paraguay-South Africa 1:0
Goal Florent Malouda 70', France-South Africa 1:2
Goal K. Mphela 37', France-South Africa 0:2
Goal B. Khumalo 20', France-South Africa 0:1
Goal Álvaro Pereira 90', South Africa-Uruguay 0:3
Own goal P. Issa 77', France-South Africa 2:0
Goal Christophe Dugarry 34', France-South Africa 1:0
Burnley striker Foster named in South Africa squad
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Lyle Foster scored three Premier League goals for Burnley in 2025-26 [Getty Images]Burnley striker Lyle Foster has been named in South Africa's World Cup squad as the country prepare to play in the tournament finals for the first time since they host
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World Cup 2026: Burnley striker Lyle Foster named in South Africa squad
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Burnley striker Lyle Foster has been named in South Africa's World Cup squad as the country prepare to play in the tournament finals for the first time since they hosted the 2010 competition
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South Africa World Cup 2026 team guide
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Who is heading to the tournament? South Africa announce squad for the 2026 World Cup
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The 2026 World Cup gets underway in just a few weeks, and South Africa, who will take part in the tournament, have officially unveiled their squad
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Bafana Bafana Set to Reveal Final 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad Live in Pretoria
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Bafana Bafana will unveil their final 2026 FIFA World Cup squad live from Pretoria as excitement grows ahead of South Africa"s return to football"s biggest stage
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SA Sports Minister Gayton Mckenzie wantsto met Mamelodi Sundowns over their coach's comments
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Miguel Cardoso has irked South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton Mckenzie with his utterances
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Ancelotti"s World Cup gamble on Neymar shows Brazil still desperate for own Messi
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When Neymar was 18, he made his debut for Brazil as part of the rejuvenation of the national squad after the disappointment of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa
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A mural of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi – Source: PixabayWe have less than a month to go until Mexico kicks off the 2026 FIFA World Cup by welcoming South Africa to the iconic Estadio Azteca on June 11th
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| Goalkeeper | ||||
| 1 |
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Ronwen Williams | age 34 |  |
| 16 |
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Sipho Chaine | age 29 | |
| 22 |
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Ricardo Goss | age 32 |  |
| Defender | ||||
| 3 |
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Khulumani Ndamane | age 22 | |
| 6 |
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Aubrey Modiba | age 30 | |
| 14 |
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Mbekezile Mbokazi | age 20 |  |
| 14 |
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T. Moloisane | age 27 |  |
| 14 |
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Tylon Smith | age 21 |  |
| 18 |
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Samukelo Kabini | age 22 |  |
| 19 |
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Nkosinathi Sibisi | age 30 | |
| 20 |
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Khuliso Mudau | age 31 | |
| 21 |
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Siyabonga Ngezana | age 28 |  |
| Midfielder | ||||
| 2 |
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Tholo Matuludi | age 27 |  |
| 4 |
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Teboho Mokoena | age 29 | |
| 5 |
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Thalente Mbatha | age 26 | |
| 8 |
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Tshepang Moremi | age 25 | |
| 11 |
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Mduduzi Shabalala | age 22 |  |
| 11 |
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Themba Zwane | age 36 | |
| 13 |
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Sphephelo Sithole | age 27 |  |
| 15 |
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B. Aubaas | age 31 | |
| 17 |
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Sipho Mbule | age 28 | |
| Forward | ||||
| 7 |
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Oswin Appollis | age 24 | |
| 9 |
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Lyle Foster | age 25 | |
| 10 |
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Mohau Nkota | age 21 |  |
| 10 |
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Relebohile Mofokeng | age 21 | |
| 17 |
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Evidence Makgopa | age 25 | |
| 98 |
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Iqraam Rayners | age 30 | |
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Elias Mokwana | age 26 |  |
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Shandre Campbell | age 20 |  |
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