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Lesotho vs South Africa 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you all the details of the massive fixture between Hugo Broos' men and the Crocodiles.

South Africa resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Lesotho on Friday.

The Group C fixture will be massive for Bafana Bafana, who are hoping to dine with the big boys in the global competition for the first time since 2010.

The Crocodiles have a chance as well to qualify, but they must defy the odds by beating the favourites and other pool members to make it.

Here, GOAL provides all the details you need to know about how to watch the clash between Lesotho and South Africa, including TV channels, streaming options, team news, and more.

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    Kick-off time

    Game:Lesotho vs S. Africa
    Date:June 6, 2025
    Kick-off:18.00
    Venue:Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
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  • How to watch Lesotho vs S. Africa online - TV channels & live streams

    Online StreamingTV Channel
    DStv.com/DStv Now App, Fifa+SuperSport, SABC Sport

    Or you can follow all the action through GOAL's Live Text Commentary here

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    S. Africa news & squads

    Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is set to do without his trusted soldiers like Khuliso Mudau, who lacks match fitness.

    The Belgian was forced to replace the injured duo of Patrick Maswanganyi and Ime Okon with Sipho Mbule and Thabo Moloisane, respectively.

    Themba Zwane is also out owing to the same reason; however, eyes will be on Kaizer Chiefs youngster Mduduzi Shabalala, who has been given an opportunity to underline his worth.

    S. Africa Probable XI: Williams, Mobbie, Modiba, Ngezana, Mbokazi, Aubaas, Mbatha, Foster, Mofokeng, Nkota, Rayners

  • Lesotho news & squads

    Coach Leslie Notsi has included five players who are based in South Africa in his 24-man Crocodiles' squad.

    Veteran midfielder Tsoarelo Bareng, Sekhoane Moerane, Fusi Matlabe, Sekhoane Moerane, and Leslie Notsi will bring the Mzansi experience to the team.

    Ex-Sekhukhune United midfielder Teboho Letsema and former Richards Bay winger Katleho Makateng have also made the team.

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    Head-to-head and recent form

    Hugo Broos' South Africa has been performing quite well across all competitions.

    The most recent outing for the Belgian was in the most recent international break, where Bafana Bafana played Tanzania and Mozambique in international friendly fixtures. They drew 0-0 with Taifa Stars before beating Os Mambas 2-0.

    In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, South Africa have managed four wins, a draw, and a loss in the six outings.

    Lesotho's last engagements since the World Cup qualifiers in March were during the COSAFA Cup, where they won one game and lost two. 

    In the head-to-head record, both teams have two wins from the five games played across all competitions, with the remaining three ending in draws.

    The last game ended 2-0 in favour of Bafana Bafana, but the Crocodiles argue they should have received the points after their hosts fielded an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena. 

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