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FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group Stage
Group A
Four nations, two tickets to the Round of 32 — led by Mexico.
Group A standings
Live · updates as matches finish| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MexicoMEX · FIFA #15· Qualifies | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 |  South AfricaRSA · FIFA #60· Qualifies | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 |  South KoreaKOR · FIFA #25· Best-3rd race | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  CzechiaCZE · FIFA #41 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
Top 2 advance3rd — best 8 qualify
Players to watch
The headline names in each squad
In the dugout
A. KřečekManager · Czechia
J. AguirreManager · Mexico
M. NtsekiManager · South Africa
Myung-Bo HongManager · South KoreaGroup strength
By FIFA world rankingRanked by FIFA position · avg FIFA rank #35
Group forecast
Projected points · from match win probabilitiesExpected points (green = projected top two). A model from FIFA-rank-weighted odds — not a prediction of any single result.
Group A matches
Full schedule →- Mexico2 – 0Thu 11 JunSouth Africa
Thu 11 Jun
- South Korea2 – 1Fri 12 JunCzech Republic
Fri 12 Jun · Estadio Akron · Guadalajara
- Czech Republic1 – 1Thu 18 JunSouth Africa
Thu 18 Jun · Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta
- Mexico1 – 0Fri 19 JunSouth Korea
Fri 19 Jun · Estadio Akron · Guadalajara
- Czech Republic0 – 3Thu 25 JunMexico
Thu 25 Jun
- South Africa1 – 0Thu 25 JunSouth Korea
Thu 25 Jun · Estadio BBVA · Monterrey
Who's missing
Full injury tracker →- T. MokoenaSouth Africa · Yellow CardOut
- T. ZwaneSouth Africa · Suspension Through Sports CourtOut
Golden Boot race
Top scorers in this group
Head to head
All-time record between the sidesMexico2 mtgsSouth AfricaSouth Korea1 mtgCzech RepublicCzech Republic1 mtgSouth AfricaMexico2 mtgsSouth KoreaCzech Republic1 mtgMexicoSouth Africa1 mtgSouth KoreaBy the numbers
Biggest win: Czech Republic 0–3 Mexico
Where they play
How to watch Group A
FIFA media partners · by territoryAmericas
United StatesMexico
BrazilEurope
United Kingdom
Spain
Italy
Germany
FranceAsia
India
JapanSouth Korea
IndonesiaFIFA's named official media partners. The number of matches each carries and whether coverage is free or paid is set by local rights agreements — check your broadcaster for details.
Knockout crossover
The 2026 bracket is fixed: Group A's finishing spot decides its Round of 32 opponent. Winners are seeded against a best third-placed team; runners-up meet each other. Only the eight best third-placed sides of twelve advance.
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South Korea's Firepower\nTests Mexico's Mettle
Group A pits Mexico's continental experience against South Korea's attacking talent, with Czechia and South Africa fighting for crumbs.
Mexico enter as the group's ranking favourite (FIFA #15), and Javier Aguirre's side have the midfield depth to control play—Pineda, Huerta and Rodríguez form a seasoned core. But South Korea (#25) possess the most electric attacking threat: Son Heung-Min at Tottenham, Hwang Hee-Chan at Wolves, and Cho Gue-Sung form a front three that can hurt anyone on the counter. The gap between them is paper-thin.
Czechia (#41) have Tomáš Souček's industry and Slavia Praha's creative axis in Provod and Chorý, yet lack the star power to compete with the top two. South Africa (#60) under Hugo Broos possess defensive solidity through Ngezana and Modiba, but their attacking options—Mokwana, Rayners and Appollis—lack the pedigree to trouble Mexico or Korea consistently. Mexico v South Korea is the unmissable aperitif, with both sides' attacking philosophies on a collision course.
Group A — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group A?
Group A features Czechia, Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.
When are World Cup 2026 Group A matches played?
Group A's 6 matches run from 11 June to 25 June, 2026.
Who is the favourite in World Cup 2026 Group A?
Mexico are the highest-ranked side at FIFA #15.
How many teams qualify from Group A?
The top two teams in Group A advance to the Round of 32 automatically. The third-placed side can also go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
How can I watch World Cup 2026 Group A?
Group A is carried by FIFA's official media partners by territory — e.g. FOX Sports & Telemundo (United States), Televisa & TV Azteca (Mexico), Globo (Brazil). The number of matches each shows and whether coverage is free or paid varies by local rights deals.
Where are World Cup 2026 Group A matches played?
Group A is played across Guadalajara, Atlanta and Monterrey.