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RSASouth Africa
Group stage
World Cup 2026 Group A
Group A standings, fixtures and results at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The top two teams advance to the round of 32, with the best third-placed teams also qualifying.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A contains four national teams. The top two qualify automatically for the round of 32, and the third-placed team can still advance if it is among the eight best third-placed sides.
Points table
Group A Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | Korea Republic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Top two qualify for the round of 32 — the 8 best third-placed teams also advance
Qualification
How Group A qualification works
Each team plays three group-stage matches. Three points are awarded for a win and one for a draw. The top two teams in Group A qualify for the round of 32; the third-placed team advances only if it ranks among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
Group A
Frequently asked questions
- Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group A?
- The four teams in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A are shown in the standings table above, with points, goal difference and current position.
- How many teams qualify from World Cup 2026 Group A?
- The top two teams in Group A qualify for the round of 32. The third-placed team may also advance if it is among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
- When are the World Cup 2026 Group A matches?
- All Group A fixtures and kick-off times are listed above. Group-stage matches are played between 11 June and early July 2026.