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South Africa
Group ARank #64CAFQualifiedPublic beta dataWorld Cup 2026
Overall
1522
Elo
Attack
70
Midfield
71
Defense
72
Form trend (last 5)
Recent form data is being verified.
Attack / Defense breakdown
Goals per 90 (model)2.00
xG conceded per 900.96
Set-piece efficiency42%
High-press intensity50%
AI model notes
- • Rating trajectory has been volatile across recent international windows.
- • Modest attacking output relative to tournament field.
- • Defensive structure ranks in the mid-tier of qualified nations.
- • Uncertainty inflated by limited recent fixtures vs top-10 opposition.
Team Analytics Snapshot
Visual overview based on public beta team ratings and verified recent results.
Strength profile
Elo1522
- Attack70
- Midfield71
- Defense72
Recent goals trend
Recent goals trend will appear once verified results are available.
Recent result mix
Result mix will appear once verified results are available.
Group context
- Group
- Group A
- Group fixtures
- 3
- Next opponent
- Mexico
- Prediction status
- Prediction ready
Team analytics are informational and based on public beta data. They are not guarantees.
Upcoming fixtures
Group Stage · Group A
Official fixtureMedium · 61
Mexico
67%
DRAW 24.8%
South Africa
9%
xG
1.43–1.11
O 2.5
43%
BTTS
50%
Mexico City
Deep Dive Group Stage · Group A
Official fixtureLow · 54
Czechia
55%
DRAW 27.8%
South Africa
17%
xG
1.33–1.16
O 2.5
43%
BTTS
51%
Atlanta
Deep Dive Group Stage · Group A
Official fixtureLow · 56
South Africa
14%
DRAW 26.9%
Korea Republic
59%
xG
1.15–1.40
O 2.5
44%
BTTS
51%
Monterrey
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Data provenance
- Confederation
- CAF
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Data status
- Public beta data
- Last updated
- 2026-05-25 13:48 UTC