World Cup 2026 Group A Guide
Group A features Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic and Czechia. This page covers the teams, fixtures, likely qualifiers, favourite to top the group and the venues where Group A matches will be played.
Group A teams
Group A fixtures
- Mexico vs South Africa — June 11, 2026 — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- South Korea vs Czechia — June 11, 2026 — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
- Czechia vs South Africa — June 18, 2026 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Mexico vs South Korea — June 18, 2026 — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
- Czechia vs Mexico — June 24, 2026 — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- South Africa vs South Korea — June 24, 2026 — Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
Current Group Standings
Pre-tournament table shown before the first Group Stage matches are played.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Korea Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Czechia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group A betting analysis
Mexico enter Group A as the strongest team on ranking and tournament profile, while Korea Republic look best placed to challenge for the second automatic qualification place. Czechia are the side to watch for a price move if they start the group with a positive result.
For betting purposes, the most attractive markets are usually group winner, top-two qualification and the individual match odds after the first round of fixtures.
Best Odds for Group A
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Who is in Group A for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Group A includes Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic and Czechia. Each team plays three matches in a round-robin format.
Who will qualify from Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
On paper, Mexico and Korea Republic look like the likeliest teams to progress from Group A, although third-place qualification still matters in the 48-team format.
Who are the favourites to win Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Mexico begin as the favourites to win Group A. Korea Republic look like the main challengers, while Czechia could become the value side if the opening fixture goes their way.
Where will the matches for Group A of the World Cup be played?
Group A matches will be played across these host venues: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Estadio BBVA, Monterrey.
How does qualification from Group A work?
The top two teams in Group A qualify automatically for the Round of 32, while a third-placed side can still advance if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.