South Korea — 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

South Korea

Czechia

Fri, Jun 12

Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

5:00 AM ET

Mexico

South Korea

Wed, Jun 17

Estadio BBVA, Monterrey

1:00 AM ET

South Korea

South Africa

Mon, Jun 22

Estadio Akron, Guadalajara

1:00 AM ET

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Group A: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Czechia. First match: Fri, Jun 12 at 5:00 AM ET, Estadio Akron, Guadalajara. Top two advance automatically; the best third-place teams also qualify for the Round of 32.

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

South Korea vs Czechia, Fri, Jun 12 at 5:00 AM ET. Estadio Akron, Guadalajara.

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

FIFA #22 as of April 2026. Confederation: AFC.

What are South Korea's group winner odds?

South Korea are priced at +350 (22.2% implied) to win Group A at the 2026 World Cup.

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