Czechia vs South Africa · World Cup 2026 Group A
Group Stage · Group A · Thu, Jun 18 · 12:00 pm Atlanta · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
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Key players
🇨🇿Czechia
- Alexandr SojkaCM · #12
- Hugo SochůrekCM · #38
- Lukáš ČervCM · #6
🇿🇦South Africa
- Themba ZwaneAM · #18
- Evidence MakgopaAM · #17
- Thalente MbathaAM · #16
Czechia squad watch
Official sourcesCzechia squad watch
The final squad is still pending. The latest squad hub is linked for call-ups, cuts, and late injury movement.
Source: FIFA squad hub · May 26, 12:00 AM UTC
South Africa squad watch
Official sourcesBroos names 32-player preliminary World Cup squad
FIFA's squad hub lists South Africa's 32-player preliminary group, led by Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and Lyle Foster.
Source: FIFA · May 21, 12:00 PM UTC
Final South Africa cut expected at Union Buildings
Local reporting says Broos is expected to trim the 32-player training group to the tournament squad on 27 May.
Source: FARPost · May 21, 6:00 PM UTC
Czechia roster
Squad watch - 26
South Africa roster
Preliminary squad - 32/32