Article by Alexandru Stanciu – Published Friday, May 22, 2026, 1:24 p.m. / Updated Friday, May 22, 2026, 1:25 p.m.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos (74) announced the squad for the 2026 World Cup. FCSB centre-back Siyabonga Ngezana (28) was not called up and will miss the final tournament co-hosted by the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.
The South African centre-back has had a season well below expectations and has missed a lot of games due to a meniscus problem, which could be solved by surgery, which Ngezana refused.
Siyabonga Ngezana did not make the squad for the 2026 World Cup
Siyabonga Ngezana has faced various problems this season and the South African defender has missed a lot of games.
Ngezana was an integralist in the last stage of the play-out, in the failure suffered by FCSB away from Hermannstadt, score 0-2. Previously, the defender had been left out of the squad for the previous 3 matches, scoring 13 minutes before in the 3-2 away victory against Farul on April 20.
Until then, Ngezana had missed 12 consecutive matches, the last appearance dating back to January 29, when he was an integral player in the draw with Fenerbahce in the Europa League, score 1-1.
Despite numerous absences this season, Gigi Becali revealed that Ngezana has signed a one-season contract extension, with the old deal set to expire in 2027.
South Africa's squad for the 2026 World Cup
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Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates), Brandon Peterson (Kaizer Chiefs)
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defense: Khuliso Mudau (Mamelodi Sundowns), Olwethu Makhanya (Philadephia Union), Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs), Thabiso Monyane (Kaizer Chiefs), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Aubrey Mobida (Mamelodi Sundowns), Khulumani Ndamane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ime Okon (Hannover 96), Samukele Kabini (Molde), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire).
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midfielders: Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Jayden Adams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Durban City), Lebohang Maboie (Kaizer Chiefs), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela)
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Strikers: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley), Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates), Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates), Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thapelo Maseko (AEL Limassol).
