The SAFA president confirmed the date in an interview with SABC on Friday, revealing that the association opted against making their preliminary squad public.
SAFA had already submitted a provisional list of between 35 and 55 players to FIFA before the May 13 deadline. However, the decision was taken to keep that list confidential, with the focus now on unveiling the final selection once the domestic club season concludes.
Head coach Hugo Broos is expected to name a squad of between 23 and 26 players for the tournament.
South Africa will kick off their World Cup campaign against Mexico on June 11 at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
In preparation, Broos' squad will hold a pre-tournament training camp in Pachuca, Mexico, allowing players to adjust to the high altitude conditions similar to Mexico City, which sits over 2,200 metres above sea level.
Bafana will then travel to Atlanta for their second Group A fixture against Czechia on June 18, before returning to Mexico to face South Korea in their final group match on June 25 at the BBVA Stadium.
Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has outlined a cautious but optimistic approach to squad selection ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fitness concerns shaping his final decisions.
AmaZulu defender Sandile Mthethwa has credited consistent game time for reigniting his career after a difficult spell on the sidelines in recent seasons.
Former Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp has weighed in on the ongoing title race debate, suggesting that fixture scheduling may have handed Orlando Pirates an edge over Mamelodi Sundowns.
Matthijs de Ligt will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after undergoing surgery on a back injury, dealing a major blow to both Manchester United and the Netherlands national football team.
