South Africa Passes Stats 2026
South Africa Passes Stats - World Cup 2026 Preview
Heading into the World Cup 2026, South Africa have completed 5178 passes across 10 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games, averaging 517.8 per match. T. Mokoena leads the squad with 566 passes in qualifying — 62.89 per game — completing at least one in 9/9 appearances (100%). N. Sibisi follows with 423 passes at 70.5 per game.
South Africa Passes: World Cup 2026 Betting Insights
Over their last 10 CAF World Cup Qualifiers games, South Africa are averaging 517.8 passes per match — T. Mokoena leads that period with 566 (62.89 per game).
South Africa average 517.8 passes per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game. T. Mokoena is the most involved passer with 566 across qualifying. Use the match-by-match data to assess passing patterns heading into the World Cup 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passes does South Africa complete per game?
South Africa average 517.8 passes per CAF World Cup Qualifiers game in 2026. Their last 10 game average is 517.8.
Who completes the most passes for South Africa heading into World Cup 2026?
T. Mokoena leads South Africa for passes in CAF World Cup Qualifiers with 566 — 62.89 per game. N. Sibisi is second with 423 at 70.5 per game.
Does South Africa dominate possession in CAF World Cup Qualifiers?
With 517.8 passes per game in CAF World Cup Qualifiers, check the match-by-match data above to assess South Africa's possession patterns heading into the World Cup 2026.
Do South Africa pass more at home or away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare South Africa's passing volumes split by venue across CAF World Cup Qualifiers 2026.
South Africa player passes rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Passes |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Ime Okon | defender | 8 | 530 | 66.25 | 100% |
| Yaya Sithole | midfielder | 7 | 363 | 51.86 | 100% |
| Ronwen Williams | goalkeeper | 7 | 335 | 47.86 | 100% |
| Teboho Mokoena | midfielder | 5 | 310 | 62 | 100% |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | defender | 5 | 254 | 50.8 | 100% |
| Olwethu Makhanya | defender | 3 | 227 | 75.67 | 100% |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | attacker | 7 | 206 | 29.43 | 100% |
| Oswin Appollis | attacker | 7 | 202 | 28.86 | 100% |
| Khuliso Mudau | defender | 5 | 200 | 40 | 100% |
| Aubrey Modiba | defender | 6 | 189 | 31.5 | 100% |
| Thalente Mbatha | midfielder | 5 | 149 | 29.8 | 100% |
| Thapelo Maseko | attacker | 7 | 124 | 17.71 | 100% |
| Jayden Adams | midfielder | 4 | 109 | 27.25 | 100% |
| K. Sebelebele | attacker | 3 | 98 | 32.67 | 100% |
| Samukelo Kabini | defender | 3 | 97 | 32.33 | 100% |
| Brooklyn Poggenpoel | midfielder | 1 | 85 | 85 | 100% |
| Thabang Matuludi | defender | 1 | 74 | 74 | 100% |
| Nkosinathi Sibisi | defender | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 100% |
| Iqraam Rayners | attacker | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 100% |
| Themba Zwane | midfielder | 3 | 42 | 14 | 100% |
| Evidence Makgopa | attacker | 4 | 36 | 9 | 100% |
| Tshepang Moremi | attacker | 3 | 34 | 11.33 | 100% |
| Bradley Cross | defender | 1 | 24 | 24 | 100% |
| Lyle Foster | attacker | 3 | 18 | 6 | 100% |
| Bongokuhle Hlongwane | attacker | 1 | 12 | 12 | 100% |
South Africa passes match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team passes |
Opposition passes |
Match total |
Top player |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Eritrea | Away | 0-5 | 662 | | | |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea | Home | 2-1 | 432 | | | |
| 28 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Canada | Home | 0-1 | 550 | | | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | World Cup | South Korea | Home | 1-0 | 338 | | | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Czech Republic | Away | 1-1 | 563 | | | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Mexico | Away | 2-0 | 334 | | | |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Jamaica | Away | 1-1 | 0 | | | |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Jamaica | Away | 0-1 | 0 | | | |
| 29 May 2026 | Friendly International | Nicaragua | Home | 0-0 | 668 | | | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Panama | Home | 1-2 | 418 | | | |
South Africa passes 2026: last 10 games
- Passes for per game
- 506.11
- Passes against per game
- 375.89
- Match total passes per game
- 882
- Games
- 9
- League rank for match passes
- 11 of 24
South Africa Passes for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 450.5 % |
Over 475.5 % |
Over 500.5 % |
Over 525.5 % |
Over 550.5 % |
| Home | 6 | 499.33 | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 33% |
| Away | 3 | 519.67 | 67% | 67% | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Overall | 9 | 506.11 | 56% | 56% | 56% | 56% | 44% |
South Africa Passes against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 450.5 % |
Over 475.5 % |
Over 500.5 % |
Over 525.5 % |
Over 550.5 % |
| Home | 6 | 371 | 17% | 17% | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Away | 3 | 385.67 | 33% | 33% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
| Overall | 9 | 375.89 | 22% | 22% | 22% | 11% | 11% |
South Africa Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 825.5 % |
Over 850.5 % |
Over 875.5 % |
Over 900.5 % |
Over 925.5 % |
| Home | 6 | 870.33 | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 33% |
| Away | 3 | 905.33 | 100% | 100% | 67% | 67% | 33% |
| Overall | 9 | 882 | 67% | 67% | 56% | 56% | 33% |
South Africa Team passes 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Team passes |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Passes / match | 506.11 | 499.33 | 519.67 |
| Passes over 450.5 | 56% | 50% | 67% |
| Passes over 475.5 | 56% | 50% | 67% |
| Passes over 500.5 | 56% | 50% | 67% |
| Passes over 525.5 | 56% | 50% | 67% |
| Passes over 550.5 | 44% | 33% | 67% |
South Africa Passes against 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Passes against |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Passes against / match | 375.89 | 371 | 385.67 |
| Passes against over 450.5 | 22% | 17% | 33% |
| Passes against over 475.5 | 22% | 17% | 33% |
| Passes against over 500.5 | 22% | 17% | 33% |
| Passes against over 525.5 | 11% | 17% | 0% |
| Passes against over 550.5 | 11% | 17% | 0% |
South Africa Match passes 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Match passes |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Match passes / match | 882 | 870.33 | 905.33 |
| Match passes over 825.5 | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Match passes over 850.5 | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Match passes over 875.5 | 56% | 50% | 67% |
| Match passes over 900.5 | 56% | 50% | 67% |
| Match passes over 925.5 | 33% | 33% | 33% |
South Africa passes match by match 2026
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Score |
Passes for |
Passes against |
Match total |
1st-half total |
| 30 Sep | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Eritrea (A) | 0-5 | 662 | 298 | 960 | - |
| 26 Sep | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea (H) | 2-1 | 432 | 341 | 773 | - |
| 28 Jun | World Cup | Canada (H) | 0-1 | 550 | 381 | 931 | - |
| 25 Jun | World Cup | South Korea (H) | 1-0 | 338 | 720 | 1058 | - |
| 18 Jun | World Cup | Czech Republic (A) | 1-1 | 563 | 339 | 902 | - |
| 11 Jun | World Cup | Mexico (A) | 2-0 | 334 | 520 | 854 | - |
| 29 May | Friendly International | Nicaragua (H) | 0-0 | 668 | 116 | 784 | - |
| 31 Mar | Friendly International | Panama (H) | 1-2 | 418 | 336 | 754 | - |
| 27 Mar | Friendly International | Panama (H) | 1-1 | 590 | 332 | 922 | - |
CAF World Cup Qualifiers passes table 2026: every team's passes per game
South Africa passes against top-half and bottom-half teams 2026
| Opponents |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 875.5 % |
| Vs top six | 10 | 517.8 | 306.3 | 824.1 | 10% |
| Vs top half | 10 | 517.8 | 306.3 | 824.1 | 10% |
| Vs bottom half | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Vs bottom six | 0 | - | - | - | - |
South Africa passes per game by competition, last three seasons
| Competition |
Season |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 875.5 % |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2027 | 2 | 547 | 319.5 | 866.5 | 50% |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2025 | 6 | 570.67 | 266 | 836.67 | 17% |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2025 | 4 | 501 | 283.5 | 784.5 | 0% |
| Friendly International | 2025 | 3 | 532.33 | 358.67 | 891 | 67% |
| Friendly International | 2024 | 1 | 532 | 455 | 987 | 100% |
South Africa next three opponents: passes per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their passes for |
Their passes against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Wed 11 Nov 00:00 | Kenya (home) | 741.5 | 424 | 317.5 | 681 | 332 | 349 |
| Sun 15 Nov 00:00 | Kenya (away) | 741.5 | 424 | 317.5 | 802 | 516 | 286 |
| Wed 24 Mar 00:00 | Guinea (away) | 781 | 408 | 373 | 681 | 349 | 332 |
South Africa players with the most games of 14+ passes 2026
South Africa players with the most games of 33+ passes 2026
South Africa players with the most games of 66+ passes 2026
Kenya passes match by match, last 10 games (next opponent)
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Score |
Passes for |
Passes against |
Match total |
1st-half total |
| 1 Oct | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Guinea (A) | 1-0 | 332 | 349 | 681 | - |
| 26 Sep | Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | Eritrea (H) | 1-1 | 516 | 286 | 802 | - |
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