Bafana Bafana: A squad built for more than just participation
The Mail & Guardian | 28.05.2026 20:56
As South Africa prepares for its return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026, excitement is building around Bafana Bafana, especially after the final 26-player squad was announced at the Union Buildings. The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. In Group A, South Africa face co-hosts Mexico on 11 June at Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) in Mexico City, Czechia on 18 June at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) in Atlanta and South Korea on 24 June at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. Yet this squad enters the tournament with genuine belief.
