CAF · Grupo A
Copa Mundial FIFA 2026
África do Sul
Ranking FIFA #56Entrenador Hugo BroosRSA
Team quick answers
What group is África do Sul in at World Cup 2026?
África do Sul are in Group A with México, Tchéquia, Coreia do Sul. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches África do Sul and what is their FIFA ranking?
África do Sul are coached by Hugo Broos, are FIFA-ranked #56, and use the team code RSA.
When does África do Sul's group-stage campaign start?
África do Sul's first group match is against México on 11 de junio de 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Their full group-stage window runs 11 de junio de 2026 — 25 de junio de 2026.
How can África do Sul reach the knockout stage?
África do Sul advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group A. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
Perfil del equipo
África do Sul arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a mid-ranked nation with a clear path through qualifying, ranked #56 in the FIFA world rankings. Hugo Broos leads the squad after qualifying through the CAF qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group A, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Confederation: CAF (Africa) — with nine WC2026 representatives, the strongest African delegation ever assembled. África do Sul's qualification campaign placed them among the nine sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
África do Sul share Group A with Tchéquia, Coreia do Sul, México. Average FIFA rank of the group: #34.
África do Sul's group-stage campaign runs from 11 de junio de 2026 to 25 de junio de 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.
