2026 FIFA World Cup Group A Standings: Fixtures, Teams and Qualification Race

Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features four nations from four different confederations: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia. With the tournament expanded to 48 teams, every point will be crucial in the race to reach the Round of 32.

Group A Standings

As the group stage gets underway, all four teams start level on zero points.

1. Mexico – 3 pts

2. South Korea – 3 pts

3. Czechia – 0 pts

4. South Africa – 0 pts

   
   

Mexico Fixtures

Mexico enter the tournament as co-hosts and will be looking to capitalize on home advantage.

• Mexico opened their campaign with a 2-0 won over South Africa

• Mexico vs South Korea

• Mexico vs Czechia

El Tri are favorites to top the group and reach the knockout rounds.

South Africa Fixtures

Bafana Bafana return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010 and face a challenging group.

• South Africa Lost 0-2 to Mexico receiving 2 red cards

• South Africa vs Czechia

• South Africa vs South Korea

A strong start against the hosts could be crucial to their qualification hopes.

South Korea Fixtures

South Korea arrive with plenty of World Cup experience and will aim to build on their recent success on the global stage.

• South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1 on on the opening day

• South Korea vs Mexico

• South Korea vs South Africa

The Taegeuk Warriors are widely expected to challenge Mexico for top spot.

Czechia Fixtures

Czechia return to the World Cup after securing qualification through the UEFA playoffs.

• Czechia took the lead vs South Korea but ended up losing 2-1

• Czechia vs South Africa

• Czechia vs Mexico

Led by striker Patrik Schick, Czechia could prove to be the group's dark horse.

Group A Outlook

Mexico and South Korea appear to be the favorites, but South Africa and Czechia have enough quality to upset the odds. With the top two teams automatically advancing and third place potentially enough to qualify, Group A promises to be one of the most competitive groups at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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