AI predicts Relebohile Mofokeng will be the breakout star of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, highlighting his potential as a global superstar with his impressive performances for Orlando Pirates and creative playing style. Picture: PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP
Although he did not make his Fifa World Cup debut against Mexico, Relebohile Mofokeng is still being tipped as one of the breakout stars of the tournament — at least according to AI.
Mofokeng has been named the biggest emerging talent at the 2026 World Cup in a study by AI humanising tool GoHumanize, which set out to identify the player most likely to become a global superstar with a breakthrough tournament.
The AI had access to advanced performance data on players from around the world and was tasked with isolating the under-the-radar talents most likely to make a major impact at the World Cup.
Having made his Bafana Bafana debut as a teenager two years ago, Mofokeng, now 21, has an incredibly bright future ahead of him. With more than 100 appearances already for Orlando Pirates, it seems only a matter of time before he earns a move abroad.
