National team World Cup Grp. A 2026
South Africa
4-2-3-1South Africa's latest recorded XI lines up in a 4-2-3-1. The starting XI averages 26.5 years and is worth roughly 19.5 million combined.
Below is that XI plotted in its 4-2-3-1, the full 26-player squad with shirt numbers, and a one-tap route into the free builder to swap players, change the shape and export your own version. These players come from 12 clubs across world football.
Latest XI
4-2-3-1
Open South Africa in the builder to edit this XI.
Squad
26 players
- GK Williams
- DEF Mbokazi
- DEF Modiba
- DEF Mudau
- DEF Okon
- MID Mbatha
- MID Mokoena
- ATT Appollis
- ATT Foster
- ATT Mofokeng
- ATT Moremi
- GK Chaine
- GK Goss
- DEF Cross
- DEF Kabini
- DEF Makhanya
- DEF Matuludi
- DEF Ndamane
- DEF Sebelebele
- DEF Sibisi
- MID Adams
- MID Sithole
- MID Zwane
- ATT Makgopa
- ATT Maseko
- ATT Rayners
Team info
South Africa
- Competition
- World Cup Grp. A
- Season
- 2026
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
- Avg starter age
- 26.5
- Starter value
- ~19.5 million
- Starter clubs
- —
- Country
- South Africa
Customize
Edit this lineup
The MyLineups builder opens this exact 4-2-3-1 in your browser — free. Swap starters, pick a captain, change the shape or rebuild the XI from scratch.
The free mobile app adds saved lineups, custom players and match-event overlays.
Common questions
Common questions
Who starts for South Africa in the latest lineup?
The most recent recorded XI lines up with Williams in goal; a back 4 of Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi, and Modiba; Mokoena and Mbatha in midfield; and Appollis, Mofokeng, Moremi, and Foster in attack. You can change any of them in the free builder.
What formation does South Africa play?
South Africa are shown in a 4-2-3-1 here. Open the lineup in the builder to switch to any other shape — 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2 and more — and the XI re-plots instantly.
How old is the South Africa starting XI?
The starters in the lineup shown here average 26.5 years old.
How much is the South Africa starting XI worth?
The combined market value of the South Africa starters shown here is roughly 19.5 million.
Can I build my own South Africa lineup?
Yes. Open South Africa in the free MyLineups builder to swap any player, change the 4-2-3-1, pick a captain and export a square image or a share link. The web builder is free with no account; the iOS and Android app adds saved lineups, custom players and extra kits.
Can I save more than one South Africa lineup?
The web builder keeps your most recent South Africa lineup on the same device. For multiple saved versions, custom players and extra kits, the free MyLineups mobile app picks up where the web builder leaves off.
Are the South Africa lineups up to date?
We refresh the MyLineups dataset whenever a newer recorded XI is available for South Africa, so this page reflects the most recent setup we have on record. You can always override any player or position in the builder.
Is South Africa in the 2026 World Cup?
South Africa has a dedicated 2026 World Cup page on MyLineups with the tournament XI and a link back to the World Cup hub.
About
About South Africa
South Africa are the national team for the 2026 season.
In the most recent lineup on record, South Africa line up in a 4-2-3-1, with a back 4 and Williams in goal.
The 26-man squad draws on players from 12 clubs across world football. The starting XI averages 26.5 years and carries a combined value of roughly 19.5 million.
In goal: Williams, Chaine, and Goss.
In defence: Mbokazi, Modiba, Mudau, Okon, Cross, Kabini, Makhanya, Matuludi, Ndamane, Sebelebele, and Sibisi.
In midfield: Mbatha, Mokoena, Adams, Sithole, and Zwane.
In attack: Appollis, Foster, Mofokeng, Moremi, Makgopa, Maseko, and Rayners.
South Africa also features in the 2026 World Cup section, with a route back to the tournament hub.
Open South Africa in the free MyLineups builder to reshape the 4-2-3-1, swap players, pick a captain and export a clean square image — free on the web, with saved lineups and custom players in the mobile app.
Start building
Build your South Africa lineup
Reshape the 4-2-3-1, swap starters, pick a captain and export a clean square image you can share.