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World Cup 2026 · Group A

South Africa

4-2-3-1

Drawn into Group A, South Africa head into the 2026 World Cup in a 4-2-3-1.

It is a squad drawn from 12 clubs worldwide, averaging 26.5 years, and worth roughly 19.5 million combined. Plot the XI below, then open it in the free builder to shape your own South Africa lineup for the tournament.

Squad

26 players

11 starters 15 bench
  • 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

World Cup context

South Africa

Avg starter age
26.5
Starter value
~19.5 million
Squad clubs
12
Tournament hub
2026 World Cup

World Cup overview

About South Africa at the World Cup

South Africa line up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Group A in a 4-2-3-1, with a back 4 and Williams in goal.

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.

The 26-man squad pulls players from 12 clubs across world football. The starting XI averages 26.5 years and is worth roughly 19.5 million combined.

South Africa stays tied to the World Cup hub and opens directly in the builder if you want to reshape the tournament XI — free on the web or in the mobile app.

Start building

Design a South Africa XI for the 2026 World Cup

Open South Africa in the free MyLineups builder, reshape the 4-2-3-1, pick your captain and export a clean image.