South Africa — 2026 World Cup | Group A Schedule, Odds & History

Group A

Mexico

FIFA #15 · CONCACAF

-200

66.7%

South Korea

FIFA #22 · AFC

+350

22.2%

South Africa

FIFA #58 · CAF

+800

11.1%

Czechia

FIFA #36 · UEFA

+500

16.7%

Top 2 advance. Best third-place teams also qualify for the Round of 32.

Group Stage

Mexico

South Africa

Thu, Jun 11

Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

7:00 PM ET

South Africa

Czechia

Tue, Jun 16

Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

10:00 PM ET

South Korea

South Africa

Mon, Jun 22

Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

1:00 AM ET

Frequently Asked Questions

What group is South Africa in for the 2026 World Cup?

Group A: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Czechia. First match: Thu, Jun 11 at 7:00 PM ET, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. Top two advance automatically; the best third-place teams also qualify for the Round of 32.

When is South Africa's first match at the 2026 World Cup?

South Africa vs Mexico, Thu, Jun 11 at 7:00 PM ET. Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

What is South Africa's FIFA ranking heading into 2026?

FIFA #58 as of April 2026. Confederation: CAF.

What are South Africa's group winner odds?

South Africa are priced at +800 (11.1% implied) to win Group A at the 2026 World Cup.

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