Against the field
Per game, across all 4 matches. The marker is the tournament median.
#41 of 48 · median 1.25
#8 of 48 · median 1.33
Tactical identity
Squad contribution
These players account for 100% of S. Africa's 2 goals.
Every 2026 result · 4 matches
| Round | Opponent | Result | Poss. | Shots | On target | Pass % | Corners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage · A |  Mexico | L0–2 | 39.5% | 3 | 2 | 80% | 1 |
| Group Stage · A |  Czechia | D1–1 | 61.7% | 17 | 4 | 90% | 5 |
| Group Stage · A |  South Korea | W1–0 | 31.6% | 13 | 4 | 80% | 4 |
| Round of 32 |  Canada | L0–1 | 58.4% | 6 | 1 | 80% | 1 |
S. Africa scored 2 goals across the tournament, keeping 1 clean sheet.
Men's World Cup history
The 2026 campaign sits inside the full national-team record: 13 matches, 3 wins and 13 goals across the editions in this archive.
All figures are calculated from completed 2026 World Cup match reports. Pre-tournament squad values, form ratings, projected formations and editorial style scores are intentionally excluded.
