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Group ACAFRank #56
South Africa
“Bafana Bafana”
Bafana Bafana return with quick, expressive attackers and a celebratory style that's impossible not to enjoy.
Team Specifications
FIFA Ranking
#56
Group Placement
Group A
Confederation
CAF
Star Player
Percy Tau
Next match
vs South KoreaThu, Jun 25, 01:00 AM
4d 13:13:29
Recent form
Playing Identity
Joyful, expressive football played to a vuvuzela soundtrack — the ultimate feel-good underdog.
underdogexpressivefastjoyful
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Group A Rivals
Group A
🏆 #17
Mexico
El Tri
Co-hosts and CONCACAF's heavyweight, Mexico bring fearless forward play and a fan base that turns every stadium green.
attackingpassionate
Santiago Giménez CONCACAF
Group A
🏆 #23
South Korea
Taegeuk Warriors
Asia's perennial qualifiers combine elite work rate with the star power of Son Heung-min up top.
high energydisciplined
Son Heung-min AFC
Group A
🏆 #40
Czechia
Národní tým
A tall, organised side that grinds out results and carries a real aerial threat in Patrik Schick.
organizedphysical
Patrik Schick UEFA