South Africa
South Africa is a national team from Africa.
South Africa have not yet played at the finals of the European Championship.
South Africa have played at the World Cup 4 times (first in 1998, most recently in 2026). Best result: round of 32 (2026). Record at the finals: 13 matches, 3 wins, 5 draws, 5 defeats, goals 13–20. Top scorer: Benni McCarthy, Shaun Bartlett and Teboho Mokoena (2 goals).
The squad pool on this page lists 19 players, built from recent competitive line-ups. Most appearances in that window: Ronwen Williams (4); most goals: Teboho Mokoena (1).
Coach in the latest data: Pitso Mosimane.
- Champions · Euro
- 0
- Champions · World Cup
- 0
- Euro finals played
- 0
- World Cups played
- 4
At the World Cup
| Edition | Result |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Group stage |
| 2002 | Group stage |
| 2010 | Group stage |
| 2026 | Round of 32 |
Top scorers · World Cup
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Benni McCarthy | 2 |
| Shaun Bartlett | 2 |
| Teboho Mokoena | 2 |
| Bongani Khumalo | 1 |
| Katlego Mphela | 1 |
| Lucas Radebe | 1 |
| Quinton Fortune | 1 |
| Siphiwe Tshabalala | 1 |
| Siyabonga Nomvethe | 1 |
| Thapelo Maseko | 1 |
Squad
| Player | Pos | Apps | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronwen Williams | GK | 4 | 367 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ime Okon | DEF | 4 | 367 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Khuliso Mudau | DEF | 4 | 367 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | DEF | 4 | 367 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Aubrey Modiba | DEF | 4 | 354 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | DEF | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Teboho Mokoena | MID | 3 | 277 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Thalente Mbatha | MID | 4 | 266 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Siphephelo Sithole | MID | 3 | 236 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jayden Adams | MID | 3 | 116 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Themba Zwane | MID | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Kamogelo Sebelebele | MID | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Oswin Appollis | FWD | 4 | 262 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Thapelo Maseko | FWD | 3 | 245 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Evidence Makgopa | FWD | 4 | 214 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | FWD | 3 | 170 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Iqraam Rayners | FWD | 4 | 168 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Lyle Foster | FWD | 1 | 56 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tshepang Moremi | FWD | 2 | 39 | 0 | 1 | — |
Latest starting line-up
Formation: 4-2-3-1 · Coach: Pitso Mosimane · 4 October 2026 · Egypt 1–0
| # | Player | Pos | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | S. Chaine | GK | 6.9 |
| 2 | T. Matuludi | DEF | 6.9 |
| 5 | L. Seema | DEF | 7.9 |
| 21 | I. Okon | DEF | 6.6 |
| 14 | F. Basadien | DEF | 6.9 |
| 13 | Y. Sithole | MID | 6.9 |
| 20 | B. Poggenpoel | MID | 6.5 |
| 23 | P. Dithejane | MID | 8.2 |
| 29 | T. Matthews | MID | 6.6 |
| 17 | L. Singh | MID | 6.5 |
| 27 | C. Mailula | FWD | 6.7 |
Legends and former regulars
| Player | Caps | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Mokoena | 107 | 1999–2010 |
| Benni McCarthy | — | 1998–2002 |
| Shaun Bartlett | — | 1998–1998 |
| Bongani Khumalo | — | 2010–2010 |
| Katlego Mphela | — | 2010–2010 |
| Siphiwe Tshabalala | — | 2010–2010 |
| Lucas Radebe | — | 2002–2002 |
| Quinton Fortune | — | 2002–2002 |
| Siyabonga Nomvethe | — | 2002–2002 |