South Africa — World Cup 2026 Squad & Fixtures

South Africa won CAF Group C and begin in Group A with Mexico, South Korea and Czechia. Their previous World Cup appearances all ended in the group stage, including the home tournament in 2010, so the next step is still waiting. Mexico will take most of the outside attention, but the section is not closed around them. South Africa should see this as a live chance to reach the knockout rounds for the first time.