Burnley striker Foster named in South Africa squad

BBC Sport Thursday 28 May 2026, 16:57 UTC 1 min read

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Burnley striker Lyle Foster has been selected for the South Africa national team's World Cup squad. This selection comes as South Africa prepares to compete in the tournament finals for the first time since hosting the 2010 competition.

Burnley striker Lyle Foster is named in South Africa's World Cup squad as the country prepare to play in the tournament finals for the first time since they hosted the 2010 competition.

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