Follow South Africa's projected World Cup 2026 squad under coach Hugo Broos in Group A. Track the players expected to carry the side, from goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and midfield anchor Teboho Mokoena to Burnley forward Lyle Foster, with stats updated as the CAF campaign builds toward the tournament. Free to use, in English and Spanish.
South Africa
Projected 26-man squad
| # | Player | Position | Club | NT minutes (12mo) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oswin Appollis | Forward | Orlando Pirates | 959 | Locked |
| 2 | Teboho Mokoena | Midfielder | Mamelodi Sundowns | 934 | Locked |
| 3 | Ronwen Williams | Goalkeeper | Mamelodi Sundowns | 912 | Locked |
| 4 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi | Defender | Chicago Fire | 867 | Locked |
| 5 | Lyle Foster | Forward | Burnley | 824 | Locked |
| 6 | Khuliso Mudau | Defender | Mamelodi Sundowns | 789 | Locked |
| 7 | Aubrey Maphosa | Defender | Mamelodi Sundowns | 738 | Locked |
| 8 | Sipho Mbule | Midfielder | Orlando Pirates | 653 | Locked |
| 9 | Tshepang Moremi | Midfielder | Orlando Pirates | 577 | Locked |
| 10 | Sphephelo Sithole | Midfielder | Tondela | 523 | Locked |
| 11 | Mohau Nkota | Forward | Al-Ettifaq | 489 | Locked |
| 12 | Thalente Mbatha | Midfielder | Orlando Pirates | 478 | Locked |
| 13 | Nkosinathi Sibisi | Defender | Orlando Pirates | 473 | Locked |
| 14 | Siyabonga Ngezana | Defender | FCSB | 458 | Locked |
| 15 | Samukelo Kabini | Defender | Molde | 421 | Locked |
| 16 | Kulumani Ndamane | Defender | Mamelodi Sundowns | 356 | Locked |
| 17 | Relebohile Mofokeng | Forward | Orlando Pirates | 326 | Likely |
| 18 | Bathusi Aubaas | Midfielder | South Africa | 309 | Likely |
| 19 | Ime Okon | Defender | Hannover 96 | 247 | Likely |
| 20 | Sekotori Makgopa | Forward | Orlando Pirates | 245 | Likely |
| 21 | Sipho Chaine | Goalkeeper | Orlando Pirates | 164 | Likely |
| 22 | Themba Zwane | Midfielder | Mamelodi Sundowns | 135 | Likely |
| 23 | Jayden Adams | Midfielder | Mamelodi Sundowns | 129 | Bubble |
| 24 | Tholo Matuludi | Defender | Polokwane City | 124 | Bubble |
| 25 | Stuart Goss | Goalkeeper | Siwelele | 108 | Bubble |
| 26 | Thapelo Maseko | Forward | AEL | 82 | Bubble |
| 27 | Bongokuhle Hlongwane | Forward | Minnesota United FC | 60 | Bubble |
| 28 | Elias Mokwana | Forward | Al-Hazm | 20 | Bubble |
| 29 | Tylon Smith | Defender | QPR | 0 | Bubble |
| 30 | Shandre Campbell | Forward | Club Brugge KV | 0 | Bubble |
South Africa
Methodology
Players are ranked by minutes played for the national team over the last 365 days. Ties are broken by appearances. The top 16 are labeled Locked, ranks 17–22 Likely, ranks 23–30 Bubble — a starting frame, not a verdict.
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