Will South Africa advance from the group stage at World Cup 2026?

OddsFlow AI gives South Africa a 51.7% probability of advancing from the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is based on Dixon-Coles modeling with Monte Carlo simulations across all group-stage scenarios.

Can South Africa win the 2026 World Cup?

South Africa has a 0.1% probability of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup according to OddsFlow AI analysis. The team has an overall rating of 48/100 (Attack: 46, Midfield: 45, Defense: 40, Goalkeeping: 69).

What is South Africa's overall rating for World Cup 2026?

South Africa has an AI-generated overall rating of 48/100 for the 2026 World Cup. Breakdown: Attack 46, Midfield 45, Defense 40, Goalkeeping 69. Playing style: Well-drilled unit.

Who are South Africa's star players at World Cup 2026?

South Africa's top players for the 2026 World Cup include: S. Chaine (Goalkeeper, OPR 64, OPR 64); R. Williams (Goalkeeper, OPR 60, OPR 60); L. Foster (Attacker, OPR 58, 5G 5A (1967min)); R. Mofokeng (Attacker, OPR 58, 10G 8A (2370min)); O. Appollis (Attacker, OPR 57, 12G 6A (2644min)).

What are South Africa's strengths and weaknesses?

Strengths: Top-class goalkeeper, Strong team chemistry, Deep squad rotation. Weaknesses: Defensive vulnerabilities, Weak midfield control. Squad depth score: 89.0, average age: 26.0.

How strong is South Africa's squad for World Cup 2026?

South Africa's Dixon-Coles strength metrics: Attack power 44.8, Midfield control 42.9, Defensive solidity 39.5, GK rating 75.0. Lambda attack 1.07, lambda defense 1.15. Chemistry score 96, squad depth 89. Top scorer: L. Foster (3 goals).

South Africa — World Cup 2026 AI Analysis (Rating 48/100)

OddsFlow AI Analysis

48Gesamt

Well-drilled unit

⚡Angriff

⚙️Mittelfeld

🛡️Abwehr

🧤Torwart

26Kadergröße

26.0Alter Ø

53.7OVR Ø

89.0Tiefenwert

48Gesamt

Well-drilled unit

⚡Angriff

⚙️Mittelfeld

🛡️Abwehr

🧤Torwart

26Kadergröße

26.0Alter Ø

53.7OVR Ø

89.0Tiefenwert

Starspieler

S. Chaine

Goalkeeper

OPR 64

R. Williams

Goalkeeper

OPR 60

L. Foster

Attacker

5G 5A (1967min)

R. Mofokeng

Attacker

10G 8A (2370min)

O. Appollis

Attacker

12G 6A (2644min)

Turnierwahrscheinlichkeit

0.1%MeisterMeister

0.1%

51.7%Gruppenphase überstehenGruppenphase überstehen

51.7%

Stärken

Top-class goalkeeper

Strong team chemistry

Deep squad rotation

Schwächen

Defensive vulnerabilities

Weak midfield control

Manager & Tactical Profile

· Appointed

Team Strength & Intelligence

ATK

MID

DEF

1.07

λ Attack

1.15

λ Defense

Chemistry

Depth

7.3

Star Gap

Avg Age

Top Scorer

L. Foster

3 goals

Best Rated

R. Mofokeng

7.43

Club Clusters

Orlando Pirates (8)Mamelodi Sundowns (7)

WC Experience

Appearances3

Best FinishGroup Stage

Last WC2010

Physical Resilience

Avg Mins/Season2,023

FatigueFast recovery — young squad handles cumulative fatigue well

MiamiMODERATE

MonterreyLOW — heat-adapted

Hot Climate %65%

Cooperation

Score90/100

Total Clubs12

Same-Club Pairs49

Same-League164

Excellent — strong club connections

H2H Matchup Predictions(47)

WinDrawLoss

Cape Verde Islands

1-1▼

47%

26%

27%

xG 1.5 – 1.1O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

Katar

1-1▼

46%

26%

28%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 45%BTTS 49%

Iran

1-0▼

45%

27%

29%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 44%BTTS 49%

Tunesien

1-1▼

44%

27%

28%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 44%BTTS 49%

Ghana

1-1▼

44%

26%

30%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Jordanien

1-1▼

44%

27%

29%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

1-1▼

43%

26%

31%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 46%BTTS 50%

Irak

1-1▼

42%

27%

31%

xG 1.3 – 1.1O2.5 43%BTTS 49%

Panama

0-1▼

42%

27%

31%

xG 1.3 – 1.1O2.5 41%BTTS 47%

Kanada

1-1▼

41%

26%

33%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 49%BTTS 54%

Norwegen

1-1▼

41%

26%

33%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 50%BTTS 54%

Ecuador

1-1▼

41%

27%

32%

xG 1.3 – 1.1O2.5 43%BTTS 49%

Ägypten

1-1▼

40%

28%

32%

xG 1.3 – 1.1O2.5 43%BTTS 49%

Schottland

1-1▼

40%

27%

34%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

Paraguay

1-1▼

40%

27%

34%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 44%BTTS 49%

Usbekistan

1-1▼

39%

28%

33%

xG 1.3 – 1.1O2.5 43%BTTS 48%

Kolumbien

1-1▼

39%

26%

35%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 47%BTTS 51%

Ivory Coast

1-1▼

39%

26%

35%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Marokko

1-1▼

39%

27%

34%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 44%BTTS 49%

Australien

1-1▼

39%

27%

34%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 44%BTTS 50%

Schweiz

1-1▼

39%

27%

35%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Neuseeland

1-1▼

38%

28%

34%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 44%BTTS 51%

USA

1-1▼

37%

27%

35%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 47%BTTS 52%

Schweden

1-1▼

37%

27%

36%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 45%BTTS 51%

DR Kongo

1-1▼

37%

28%

35%

xG 1.2 – 1.1O2.5 41%BTTS 47%

Haiti

1-1▼

36%

28%

35%

xG 1.2 – 1.2O2.5 42%BTTS 48%

Japan

1-1▼

36%

27%

37%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Belgien

1-1▼

36%

28%

37%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 45%BTTS 51%

Uruguay

1-1▼

36%

27%

37%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Curaçao

1-1▼

36%

29%

35%

xG 1.1 – 1.1O2.5 36%BTTS 44%

Senegal

1-1▼

36%

27%

37%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Kroatien

1-1▼

36%

26%

38%

xG 1.3 – 1.4O2.5 49%BTTS 54%

South Korea

0-1▼

36%

29%

36%

xG 1.1 – 1.1O2.5 36%BTTS 42%

Niederlande

1-1▼

35%

26%

39%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Argentinien

1-1▼

35%

26%

39%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 49%BTTS 52%

Czech Republic

1-1▼

35%

27%

39%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 49%BTTS 54%

Brasilien

1-1▼

35%

27%

39%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Mexiko

1-1▼

34%

28%

38%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 43%BTTS 49%

Algerien

1-1▼

34%

28%

38%

xG 1.2 – 1.2O2.5 43%BTTS 48%

Spanien

1-1▼

34%

27%

40%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Saudi-Arabien

1-1▼

34%

27%

39%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Österreich

1-1▼

33%

28%

39%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 44%BTTS 50%

Deutschland

1-1▼

33%

26%

41%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Türkei

1-1▼

32%

26%

42%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

England

1-1▼

30%

25%

44%

xG 1.2 – 1.5O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Portugal

1-1▼

29%

26%

44%

xG 1.1 – 1.4O2.5 47%BTTS 51%

Frankreich

1-1▼

29%

26%

45%

xG 1.1 – 1.5O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Team Strength & Intelligence

ATK

MID

DEF

1.07

λ Attack

1.15

λ Defense

Chemistry

Depth

7.3

Star Gap

Avg Age

Top Scorer

L. Foster

3 goals

Best Rated

R. Mofokeng

7.43

Club Clusters

Orlando Pirates (8)Mamelodi Sundowns (7)

WC Experience

Appearances3

Best FinishGroup Stage

Last WC2010

Physical Resilience

Avg Mins/Season2,023

FatigueFast recovery — young squad handles cumulative fatigue well

MiamiMODERATE

MonterreyLOW — heat-adapted

Hot Climate %65%

Cooperation

Score90/100

Total Clubs12

Same-Club Pairs49

Same-League164

Excellent — strong club connections

H2H Matchup Predictions(47)

WinDrawLoss

Cape Verde Islands

1-1▼

47%

26%

27%

xG 1.5 – 1.1O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

Katar

1-1▼

46%

26%

28%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 45%BTTS 49%

Iran

1-0▼

45%

27%

29%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 44%BTTS 49%

Tunesien

1-1▼

44%

27%

28%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 44%BTTS 49%

Ghana

1-1▼

44%

26%

30%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Jordanien

1-1▼

44%

27%

29%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

1-1▼

43%

26%

31%

xG 1.4 – 1.1O2.5 46%BTTS 50%

Irak

1-1▼

42%

27%

31%

xG 1.3 – 1.1O2.5 43%BTTS 49%

Panama

0-1▼

42%

27%

31%

xG 1.3 – 1.1O2.5 41%BTTS 47%

Kanada

1-1▼

41%

26%

33%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 49%BTTS 54%

Norwegen

1-1▼

41%

26%

33%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 50%BTTS 54%

Ecuador

1-1▼

41%

27%

32%

xG 1.3 – 1.1O2.5 43%BTTS 49%

Ägypten

1-1▼

40%

28%

32%

xG 1.3 – 1.1O2.5 43%BTTS 49%

Schottland

1-1▼

40%

27%

34%

xG 1.4 – 1.2O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

Paraguay

1-1▼

40%

27%

34%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 44%BTTS 49%

Usbekistan

1-1▼

39%

28%

33%

xG 1.3 – 1.1O2.5 43%BTTS 48%

Kolumbien

1-1▼

39%

26%

35%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 47%BTTS 51%

Ivory Coast

1-1▼

39%

26%

35%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Marokko

1-1▼

39%

27%

34%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 44%BTTS 49%

Australien

1-1▼

39%

27%

34%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 44%BTTS 50%

Schweiz

1-1▼

39%

27%

35%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Neuseeland

1-1▼

38%

28%

34%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 44%BTTS 51%

USA

1-1▼

37%

27%

35%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 47%BTTS 52%

Schweden

1-1▼

37%

27%

36%

xG 1.3 – 1.2O2.5 45%BTTS 51%

DR Kongo

1-1▼

37%

28%

35%

xG 1.2 – 1.1O2.5 41%BTTS 47%

Haiti

1-1▼

36%

28%

35%

xG 1.2 – 1.2O2.5 42%BTTS 48%

Japan

1-1▼

36%

27%

37%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Belgien

1-1▼

36%

28%

37%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 45%BTTS 51%

Uruguay

1-1▼

36%

27%

37%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Curaçao

1-1▼

36%

29%

35%

xG 1.1 – 1.1O2.5 36%BTTS 44%

Senegal

1-1▼

36%

27%

37%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Kroatien

1-1▼

36%

26%

38%

xG 1.3 – 1.4O2.5 49%BTTS 54%

South Korea

0-1▼

36%

29%

36%

xG 1.1 – 1.1O2.5 36%BTTS 42%

Niederlande

1-1▼

35%

26%

39%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Argentinien

1-1▼

35%

26%

39%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 49%BTTS 52%

Czech Republic

1-1▼

35%

27%

39%

xG 1.3 – 1.3O2.5 49%BTTS 54%

Brasilien

1-1▼

35%

27%

39%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Mexiko

1-1▼

34%

28%

38%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 43%BTTS 49%

Algerien

1-1▼

34%

28%

38%

xG 1.2 – 1.2O2.5 43%BTTS 48%

Spanien

1-1▼

34%

27%

40%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 46%BTTS 51%

Saudi-Arabien

1-1▼

34%

27%

39%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 45%BTTS 50%

Österreich

1-1▼

33%

28%

39%

xG 1.2 – 1.3O2.5 44%BTTS 50%

Deutschland

1-1▼

33%

26%

41%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Türkei

1-1▼

32%

26%

42%

xG 1.2 – 1.4O2.5 48%BTTS 52%

England

1-1▼

30%

25%

44%

xG 1.2 – 1.5O2.5 49%BTTS 53%

Portugal

1-1▼

29%

26%

44%

xG 1.1 – 1.4O2.5 47%BTTS 51%

Frankreich

1-1▼

29%

26%

45%

xG 1.1 – 1.5O2.5 48%BTTS 53%

Südafrika

OddsFlow AI Analysis

Starspieler

Turnierwahrscheinlichkeit

Stärken

Schwächen

Manager & Tactical Profile

Team Strength & Intelligence

H2H Matchup Predictions(47)

1 KOSTENLOSES Live-AI-Signal — Ohne Verzögerung

Südafrika

OddsFlow AI Analysis

Starspieler

Turnierwahrscheinlichkeit

Stärken

Schwächen

Manager & Tactical Profile

Team Strength & Intelligence

H2H Matchup Predictions(47)

1 KOSTENLOSES Live-AI-Signal — Ohne Verzögerung