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South Africa

Bafana Bafana Group A CAF

FIFA
#60
Elo
#78

Did you know

South Africa is the only World Cup host ever eliminated in the group stage despite never losing a match there in 2010 — they beat France and drew Mexico but went out on goal difference.

World Cup record

Appearances
4
Best finish
Group stage (1998, 2002, 2010)
Last finish
Group stage (2010)
Status
Yet to win

Coach & key players

  • Hugo Broos
    Hugo Broos
    Head coach
  • Lyle Foster
    Lyle Foster
    Burnley
  • Percy Tau
    Percy Tau
    Al-Ahli (Qatar)
  • Themba Zwane
    Mamelodi Sundowns

Fixtures

  • Jun 11, 19:00
    Mexico Mexico v South Africa South Africa
  • Jun 18, 16:00
    Czechia Czechia v South Africa South Africa
  • Jun 25, 01:00
    South Africa South Africa v South Korea South Korea

Group opponents

Player and coach photos via Wikimedia Commons, under their respective licenses.