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Cross is heading to the World Cup

Hugo Broos on Wednesday announced his 26-man squad to tackle World Cup Group A in the Americas. Left-sided defender Bradley Cross is the sole Chiefs representative in the group. Young USA MLS-based Olwethu Makhanya and Mbekezeli Mbokazi have also been included. Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly, also a left-sided player, seems to be an undercover Bafana supporter after rocking the green away jersey. Meanwhile, the Gunners teenager was left out of England’s squad, so he’ll have some time on his hands during the tournament. Will he be adopting South Africa as his second team? First, Lewis-Skelly’s focus will be on Arsenal’s Champions League final date with holders Paris Saint-Germain. PSG vs Arsenal kicks off on Saturday, 30 May at 18:00 SA time.

Final Bafana 2026 World Cup squad

Goalkeepers

Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine

Defenders

Khuliso Mudau, Thabang Matuludi, Khulumani Ndamane, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Ime Okon, Aubrey Modiba, Samukelo Kabini, Bradley Cross, Olwethu Makhanya, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Midfielders

Teboho Mokoena, Sphephelo Sithole, Thalente Mbatha, Jayden Adams

Attackers

Lyle Foster, Themba Zwane, Oswin Appollis, Iqraam Rayners, Relebohile Mofokeng, Evidence Makgopa, Tshepang Moremi, Thapelo Maseko

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