Group A · World Cup 2026

The Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is made up of Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia. Live table, all six fixtures, kickoff times (ET) and qualification picture, updated with real results.

Group A table · live

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1 Mexico110020+23
2 South Korea110021+13
3 Czechia100112-10
4 South Africa100102-20

1st-2nd advance to the Round of 32 · 3rd may qualify as a best third. Tie-break: official FIFA procedure.

The teams of Group A

MexicoHostCONCACAF

17 World Cups · Best: Quarterfinals (1970, 1986)

4 World Cups · Best: Group stage

11 World Cups · Best: Fourth place (2002)

3 World Cups · Best: Runner-up como Checoslovaquia (1934, 1962)

Group A fixtures

Thu, Jun 11Mexico2 - 0South Africa15:00 ET · Ciudad de MéxicoThu, Jun 11South Korea2 - 1Czechia22:00 ET · GuadalajaraThu, Jun 18CzechiavsSouth Africa12:00 ET · AtlantaThu, Jun 18MexicovsSouth Korea21:00 ET · GuadalajaraWed, Jun 24CzechiavsMexico21:00 ET · Ciudad de MéxicoWed, Jun 24South AfricavsSouth Korea21:00 ET · Monterrey

How do teams qualify from Group A?

The top two teams in Group A advance directly to the Round of 32. The third-placed team can still qualify among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups. When teams are level on points, the 2026 World Cup applies the official FIFA tie-break (head-to-head first, then overall goal difference and goals scored).

Where Group A plays

Ciudad de MéxicoGuadalajaraAtlantaMonterrey

Frequently asked questions

Which teams are in Group A at the 2026 World Cup?

Group A is made up of Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia.

Who leads Group A at the 2026 World Cup?

Mexico leads Group A with 3 points after 1 match.

How many teams qualify from Group A?

The top two of Group A advance to the Round of 32. The third-placed team can qualify if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.

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