Following is the starting lineup of South Africa for the World Cup opener against Mexico on Friday:

Goalkeeper:

Itumeleng Khune

Defenders:

Gaxa Siboniso, Aaron Mokoena, Lucas Thwala, Bongani Khumalo

Midfielders:

Siphiwe Tshabalala, Steven Pienaar, Teko Modise, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Kagisho Thwala

Forward:

Katlego Mphela