Bradley Cross

Bradley Cross travelled to the 2026 World Cup with South Africa, wearing number 26, without ever getting on the pitch. His side played 4 matches (1 win, 1 draw and 2 defeats) and bowed out in the round of 32, beaten by Canada 1-0.

Defence went to K. Mudau (4 matches, 367′) and I. Okon (4 matches, 367′).

Another 6 players in the South Africa squad ended up the same way, without a single minute. The full run is on the South Africa team page.