Goalkeepers3
Goalkeepers
Ronwen WilliamsGoalkeepers · Mamelodi Sundowns
Goalkeepers
Ricardo GossGoalkeepers · Siwelele FC
Goalkeepers
Sipho ChaineGoalkeepers · Orlando Pirates
Team Path
🇿🇦 South Africa
A title route map based on the official format: survive the group stage first, then every knockout round only knows the next match. The model handles probabilities; the bracket handles nerves.
Squad Board
🇿🇦 South Africa squad board
26 players listedReference prediction
No fixed starting XI and no guessed formation here. Players are grouped by coach, goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards; the final FIFA list can replace the reference data once confirmed.
CoachHugo BroosCoach reference
Defenders10
Defenders
Khuliso MudauDefenders · Mamelodi Sundowns
Defenders
Olwethu MakhanyaDefenders · Philadelphia Union
Defenders
Bradley CrossDefenders · Kaizer Chiefs
Defenders
Thabang MatuludiDefenders · Polokwane City
Defenders
Nkosinathi SibisiDefenders · Orlando Pirates
Defenders
Aubrey ModibaDefenders · Mamelodi Sundowns
Defenders
Khulumani NdamaneDefenders · Mamelodi Sundowns
Defenders
Ime OkonDefenders · Hannover 96
Defenders
Samukele KabiniDefenders · Molde FK
Defenders
Mbekezeli MbokaziDefenders · Chicago Fire
Midfielders5
Midfielders
Teboho MokoenaMidfielders · Mamelodi Sundowns
Midfielders
Jayden AdamsMidfielders · Mamelodi Sundowns
Midfielders
Thalente MbathaMidfielders · Orlando Pirates
Midfielders
Kamogelo SebelebeleMidfielders · Orlando Pirates
Midfielders
Sphephelo SitholeMidfielders · CD Tondela
Forwards8
Forwards
Oswin AppollisForwards · Orlando Pirates
Forwards
Tshepang MoremiForwards · Orlando Pirates
Forwards
Evidence MakgopaForwards · Orlando Pirates
Forwards
Lyle FosterForwards · Burnley
Forwards
Iqraam RaynersForwards · Mamelodi Sundowns
Forwards
Relebohile MofokengForwards · Orlando Pirates
Forwards
Themba ZwaneForwards · Mamelodi Sundowns
Forwards
Thapelo MasekoForwards · AEL Limassol
Data sourceFIFA squad rules and announcement pages. Final list confirmation date: 2026-06-02. Current team source:Reference squad summary · Coach reference。
Main Team Bracket
🇿🇦 South Africa's knockout bracket
Best third from Group A17.6%
Defaults to the most likely team route. If group ranking, actual results, or knockout slots change, this board swaps the cast automatically.
A1
Group A #1route
Main storyline6.4%Route probability
Top of the group: walk tall, and the bracket usually feels a little kinder.
79
Round of 32
Potential opponent: One of the best thirds from C/E/F/H/I
92
Round of 16
Potential opponent: Winner of M80
99
Quarterfinals
Potential opponent: Winner of M91
102
Semifinals
Potential opponent: Winner of M100
104
Final
Potential opponent: Winner of M101
A2
Group A #2route
Overtime route14.8%Route probability
Second place can still make a run; the path may just feel more like overtime.
73
Round of 32
Potential opponent: Group B #2
90
Round of 16
Potential opponent: Winner of M75
97
Quarterfinals
Potential opponent: Winner of M89
101
Semifinals
Potential opponent: Winner of M98
104
Final
Potential opponent: Winner of M102
3ABCDF
Best third from Group Aroute
Second-life energy17.6%Best-third qualification probability
The third-place path can land in one of 2 official slots. This view shows a representative route until group play resolves the exact slot.
2 official candidate slots are merged in this view74
Round of 32
Potential opponent: Group E #1
89
Round of 16
Potential opponent: Winner of M77
97
Quarterfinals
Potential opponent: Winner of M90
101
Semifinals
Potential opponent: Winner of M98
104
Final
Potential opponent: Winner of M102