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World Cup 2026 — Group A
Group A features hosts Mexico kicking off the tournament on June 11. Mexico are favourites at home, with Czechia, South Korea (Son Heung-min) and South Africa fighting for the second qualifying spot.
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Group A standings
Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 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 |  Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
Group A fixtures (6 matches)
Round-robin format — every team plays the other 3. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; third-placed teams may still qualify if their stats rank in the top 8 of all 12 groups.
| Date (UTC) | Stage | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | MexicovsSouth Africa | 2 — 0 | Estadio Banorte, Mexico City | |
| Group A | South KoreavsCzechia | 2 — 1 | Estadio Akron, Zapopan | |
| Group A | CzechiavsSouth Africa | 1 — 1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | |
| Group A | MexicovsSouth Korea | 1 — 0 | Estadio Akron, Zapopan | |
| Group A | CzechiavsMexico | 0 — 3 | Estadio Banorte, Mexico City | |
| Group A | South AfricavsSouth Korea | 1 — 0 | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
Teams in Group A
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Czechia to qualify 2.10
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Mexico vs South Africa over 2.5 goals 1.95
Mexico aggressive at home
Group A FAQ
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group A?
Group A contains: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia. Each team plays the other three once (six matches total); the top two advance to the Round of 32, and a strong third-placed side can also qualify.
Who is the favourite to win Group A?
Mexico (co-host) is the favourite to top Group A. Group A features hosts Mexico kicking off the tournament on June 11. Mexico are favourites at home, with Czechia, South Korea (Son Heung-min) and South Africa fighting for the second qualifying spot.
How many teams qualify from Group A?
The top two of Group A qualify automatically for the Round of 32. The third-placed team can still advance if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
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