Team Lineup - Group A
South Africa is in Group A, with average model win probability near 20%, average xG near 0.80, and next key fixture South Africa vs South Korea.
South Africa is in Group A, with average model win probability near 20%, average xG near 0.80, and next key fixture South Africa vs South Korea.
South Africa's player layer helps explain where the model may overrate or underrate squad strength. Current watch list: Themba Zwane, Teboho Mokoena, Ronwen Hayden Williams, Lyle Brent Foster, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba. Official FIFA squad list: 48 teams / 1248 players
Key players
South Africa has 6 key players and 11 likely XI candidates in the current data layer.
| Key players | Themba Zwane, Teboho Mokoena, Ronwen Hayden Williams, Lyle Brent Foster, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba |
|---|---|
| Likely XI | Ronwen Hayden Williams, Aubrey Maphosa Modiba, Khuliso Johnson Mudau, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Sibisi, Mbekezeli Mfanukile Mbokazi |
| Bench depth | Iqraam Rayners, Thalente Wandile Mbatha, Relebohile Mofokeng, Jayden Oswin Adams, Tshepang Moremi |
The lineup module uses available player data; unconfirmed XI, injuries and rotation remain pending.
Related fixtures
Continue from South Africa into match winner, score, lineup and fair-odds pages.
Jun 11, 2026
South Africa model win probability is around 12%; projected score 2-1.
Jun 18, 2026
South Africa model win probability is around 25%; projected score 1-1.
Jun 24, 2026
South Africa model win probability is around 22%; projected score 1-1.
South Africa's Group A average win probability is around 20%, with average xG 0.80; opponent and schedule context matter.
South Africa pages show likely XI candidates and key players; official XI and availability stay marked as pending until confirmed.
South Africa needs to manage points and goal difference against direct rivals in Group A; match pages explain each fixture's impact.