World Cup 2026 Group A draw: Updated teams, match schedule, fixtures, stadiums, dates, times.
Next year’s tournament will expand to 48 teams for the first time, up from the previous 32-team format. As a result, 16 teams will be eliminated after the group stage, while 32 advance to the knockout rounds to compete for the title.
Group A will have the honor of kicking off the event, with all four teams — including host nation Mexico — taking the field on opening night. These squads will need to be sharp from the start, as fans around the globe will be watching closely as they set the tone for the competition.
Across two weeks, Group A will feature six matches as its four teams battle for a place in the round of 32.
Below is the complete match schedule and fixture list for Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Who is in the Group A of 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic, and TBD (Denmark / North Macedonia / Czech Republic / Ireland)
World Cup 2026: Group A fixtures, match schedule, date, times,
Matchday 1 – 11 June
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15:00 – Mexico vs South Africa – Mexico City
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22:00 – Korea Republic vs TBD – Guadalajara
Matchday 2 – 18 June
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12:00 – TBD vs South Africa – Atlanta
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21:00 – Mexico vs Korea Republic – Guadalajara
Matchday 3 – 24 June
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21:00 – TBD vs Mexico – Mexico City
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21:00 – South Africa vs Korea Republic – Monterrey
Note: "TBD" refers to a yet-to-be-determined team.
The UEFA Playoff D qualifier will be either Czechia, Republic of Ireland, Denmark, or North Macedonia
Knockout Round: Group A
Winner vs Third Placer from Group C/E/F/H/I - July 1, Mexico City
Runner-Up vs Group B Runner-Up - June 29, Los Angeles
Potential Third Placer vs Winner from Group E/G - June 30, Boston or July 2, Seattle
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