Mexico
Mexico start Group A as hosts and will expect home support to drive an early push for first place. Their group picture is built around pressure management, tournament experience, and making the opening match count.
As of April 3, 2026, Group A is set with Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and Czech Republic. This page keeps the section together in one place, including the match order, the live points table, and the key context around all four teams.
Mexico open the tournament with host-country pressure and major support behind them, South Korea bring reliable World Cup experience, South Africa add balance and athletic range, and Czech Republic give the group extra edge through physical duels and set-piece strength.
Group A Schedule
View All Matches →Below is the full 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A fixture list, including match dates, kickoff times, opponents, and venues.
June 11 • 19:00 UTC
Group A
Mexico0 - 0
South Africa
June 12 • 02:00 UTC
Group A
South Korea0 - 0
Czech Republic
June 18 • 16:00 UTC
Group A
Czech Republic0 - 0
South Africa
June 19 • 01:00 UTC
Group A
Mexico0 - 0
South Korea
June 25 • 01:00 UTC
Group A
Czech Republic0 - 0
Mexico
June 25 • 01:00 UTC
Group A
South Africa0 - 0
South KoreaGroup A Standings
View All Standings →As of April 3, 2026, no Group A match has been played, so all four teams start level on zero points and zero goal difference. The table below will begin to separate once the section opens on June 11, 2026.
Group A
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group A Teams
Back to All Groups →South Africa
South Africa arrive with a disciplined, competitive profile and enough pace to keep games tight. In a group like this, their margin for success will come from defending well and taking transition moments cleanly.
South Korea
South Korea bring one of the steadiest World Cup resumes in the section and should again be difficult to handle over three matches. Their pace, structure, and tournament experience make them a direct qualification contender.
Czech Republic
Czech Republic add a hard-running UEFA profile to Group A and should be especially dangerous in aerial battles and set plays. They may not get many soft moments, but they look capable of staying in the race deep into the group stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of April 3, 2026, Group A includes Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and Czech Republic. The group was locked in after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw and the completion of the last qualification decisions.
The top two teams in Group A qualify directly for the Round of 32. The eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also advance in the expanded 48-team format.
As of April 3, 2026, the Group A standings are level because no match has been played yet. All four teams start on zero points, zero wins, and zero goal difference before the opening fixtures.
Group A opens on June 11, 2026 and the final round of group-stage fixtures is scheduled for June 25, 2026. Full kickoff times and venue links are listed in the schedule section above.