2026 FIFA World Cup Team Profile: South Africa

The South African national team, Bafana Bafana, returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2010. They secured their qualification for the 2026 tournament by finishing first in Group C of CAF qualifying, with a record of five wins, three draws, and two losses. Their group matches include a clash against Mexico on June 11, a rematch of their hosting tournament in 2010. Coach Hugo Broos led the team to this qualification after a third-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.