By winning the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, South Africa has qualified for the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
Complete South Africa squad in Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
- Brendan du Toit (Goalkeeper)
- Cullin de Jager (Goalkeeper)
- Mustapha Cassiem
- Andrew Hobson
- Calvin Davis
- Senzwesihle Ngubane
- Jamie Seale
- Dayaan Cassiem (C)
- Jared Cass
- Hans Neethling
- Tevin Kok
- Carlon Mentoor
- Luke Wynford
- Zenani Kraai
- Nicholas Spooner
- Damian Knott
- Trevor de Lora
- Samkelo Mvimbi
- Ayakha Mthalane
- Kenton Melville
South Africa's schedule in Pool C of Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
16 August 2026 – 14:30: Spain vs South Africa (Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre, Belgium)
18 August 2026 – 17:00: Ireland vs South Africa (Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre, Belgium)
20 August 2026 – 11:00: Australia vs South Africa (Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre, Belgium)
South Africa's performances in Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup history
South Africa are ready to experience their seventh consecutive World Cup appearance and eighth overall tournament appearance. Their best World Cup finish record was 10th place, which they achieved in the 1994 and 2010 editions.
1971: Did Not Qualify
1973: Did Not Qualify
1975: Did Not Qualify
1978: Did Not Qualify
1982: Did Not Qualify
1986: Did Not Qualify
1990: Did Not Qualify
1994: 10th
1998: Did Not Qualify
2002: 13th
2006: 12th
2010: 10th
2014: 11th
2018: 16th
2023: 11th
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