South Africa: Coach Hugo Broos heads to 2026 World Cup with 19 local league players out of 26 selected

South Africa coach Hugo Broos announced his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on May 27, 2026. 19 of the 26 players play in the local Premier Soccer League (PSL), with only 7 expatriates. All goalkeepers are local, the defense has 7 local players, midfield 3 out of 4, and attack 6 out of 8. The core comes from Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates. South Africa will face Mexico, Czech Republic, and South Korea in Group A.