2026 FIFA World Cup – South Africa Players – Part 2 of 2

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Description This is Series 32: A preview of South Africa’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast. In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn’t. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. Time Stamps Musical Intro – 0:00 Spoken Intro – 0:30 Section 1: Team Information – 2:20 Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:06 - Manager – 7:14 - Goalkeepers – 7:46 - Defenders – 9:53 - Defensive and Central Midfielders – 23:11 - Attacking Midfielders – 28:14 - Forwards – 39:47 Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:58 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:20 - Surprises in the roster – 53:50 - Big Names off the Squad - 57:20 - Injuries – 57:54 - Closing thoughts – 59:35 Outro – 1:01:30 Navigation Here are the links to part 1: https://youtu.be/KxCjp36FgGU https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8e4715aa-0b84-43a2-ac88-2974d84ec7b1/ Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mU https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/ Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlists Our podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here: https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/