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FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A Schedule - Check complete match dates, kick-off times, venues, team fixtures, standings, results, and points table for Group A matches featuring Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and Czech Republic.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A Quick Facts
| Group | Group A |
| Tournament | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Host Countries | Canada, United States, Mexico |
| Total Teams | 4 |
| Teams | Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic |
| First Match Date | June 11, 2026 |
| Last Group Match Date | June 24, 2026 |
| Total Matches | 6 |
| Host Cities | Mexico City, Zapopan, Atlanta, Guadalupe |
| Main Stadiums | Estadio Azteca, Estadio Akron, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Estadio BBVA |
| Qualification Rule | Top 2 teams qualify directly for the knockout stage |
| Third Place Qualification | Possible qualification based on ranking |
| Defending Host Team | Mexico (Host) |
| Official Organizer | FIFA |
| Official Website | fifa.com |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A Teams
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Time (Local) | Match | Result | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 11, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. UTC-6 | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico won 2-0 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| 2 | June 11, 2026 | 8:00 p.m. UTC-6 | South Korea Vs Czech Republic | South Korea won 2-1 | Estadio Akron, Zapopan |
| 25 | June 18, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. UTC-4 | Czech Republic vs South Africa | Match Draw 1-1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 28 | June 18, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. UTC-6 | Mexico Vs South Korea | Mexico 1-0 South Korea | Estadio Akron, Zapopan |
| 53 | June 24, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. UTC-6 | Czech Republic VS Mexico | 0-0 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| 54 | June 24, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. UTC-6 | South Africa VS South Korea | 0-0 | Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A Points Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico (H) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
Mexico 2-0 South Africa
South Korea 2-1 Czech Republic
Mexico 1-0 South Korea
Mexico 3-0 Czech Republic
South Africa 2-0 South Korea
South Africa 0-0 Czech Republic
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A Squads
Below are the official FIFA World Cup 2026 squads for all teams in Group A.
Mexico Squad
Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel, Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa.
Defenders: Israel Reyes, Jesús Gallardo, Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Mateo Chávez.
Midfielders: Erik Lira, Luis Romo, Obed Vargas, Brian Gutiérrez, Orbelín Pineda, Edson Álvarez, Gilberto Mora, César Huerta, Álvaro Fidalgo, Luis Chávez.
Forwards: Roberto Alvarado, Alexis Vega, Julián Quiñones, Santiago Gimenez, Guillermo Martínez, Armando González, Raúl Jiménez.
South Africa Squad
Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine.
Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Olwethu Makhanya, Bradley Cross, Thabang Matuludi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Aubrey Modiba, Khulumani Ndamane, Ime Okon, Samukele Kabini, Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Thalente Mbatha, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Sphephelo Sithole.
Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Lyle Foster, Iqraam Rayners, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Maseko.
South Korea Squad
Goalkeepers: Song Bumkeun, Jo Hyeonwoo, Kim Seung-gyu.
Defenders: Jens Castrop, Lee Hanbeom, Park Jinseob, Lee Kihyuk, Kim Minjae, Kim Moonhwan, Kim Taehyeon, Lee Taeseok, Seol Youngwoo, Cho Wije.
Midfielders: Lee Donggyeong, Hwang Heechan, Yang Hyunjun, Hwang Inbeom, Lee Jaesung, Kim Jingyu, Eom Jisung, Bae Junho, Lee Kangin, Paik Seungho.
Forwards: Cho Guesung, Son Heungmin, Oh Hyeongyu.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities
| City | Country | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| New York / New Jersey | USA | MetLife Stadium |
| Los Angeles | USA | SoFi Stadium |
| Dallas | USA | AT&T Stadium |
| Miami | USA | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Atlanta | USA | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Houston | USA | NRG Stadium |
| Philadelphia | USA | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Seattle | USA | Lumen Field |
| San Francisco Bay Area | USA | Levi’s Stadium |
| Boston | USA | Gillette Stadium |
| Kansas City | USA | Arrowhead Stadium |
| Toronto | Canada | BMO Field |
| Vancouver | Canada | BC Place |
| Mexico City | Mexico | Estadio Azteca |
| Guadalajara | Mexico | Estadio Akron |
| Monterrey | Mexico | Estadio BBVA |