Broos names final World Cup squad

Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos, has named his final 26-member squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Broos announced the team at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria on Wednesday. He was joined by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, and South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Danny Jordaan.

Ramaphosa congratulated the players, saying they would serve South Africa’s ambassadors during the tournament, which will be held in North America. This year’s FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026.

As part of preparations for the global showpiece, Bafana Bafana will play their final match on home soil against Nicaragua at the Orlando Stadium on Friday at 6pm.

SAFA has also confirmed that Bafana will play an international friendly against Jamaica in Mexico ahead of the tournament opener, scheduled for 11 June at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

The final Bafana Bafana 🇿🇦🔥 2026 FIFA World Cup squad is LOCKED IN! ⚽💛💚 From the safe hands in goal to the clinical forwards, these are the players who will represent South Africa on the global stage.

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2026 FIFA World Cup squad:

Goalkeepers:

Ronwen Williams
Ricardo Goss
Sipho Chaine

Defenders:

Khuliso Mudau
Nkosinathi Sibisi
Ime Okon
Khulumani Ndamane
Aubrey Modiba
Samukele Kabini
Thabang Matuludi
Olwethu Makhanya
Kamogelo Sebelebe
Bradley Cross

Midfielders:

Teboho Mokoena
Thalente Mbatha
Sphephelo Sithole
Jayden Adams

Forwards:

Oswin Appolis
Iqraam Rayners
Tshepang Moremi
Relebohile Mofokeng
Evidence Makgopa
Themba Zwane
Lyle Foster
Thapelo Maseko

Written by: Ntsako Mukhari