The 2026 FIFA World Cup introduces a revamped format featuring 48 teams from around the globe, divided into twelve groups. Group C is particularly noteworthy, comprising: Below, you’ll find the latest 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A Teams, Standings, match results, and fixtures.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition in the History of the FIFA World Cup. One of the biggest upcoming FIFA tournaments in 2026 will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A schedule from June 21 to July 24, 2025, the tournament will be hosted in 4 Stadiums, with the opening match of Group A at Estadio Azteca, in Mexico City, on June 11, 2025.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in 12 stadiums with 48 teams under the FIFA. The Knockout stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A will be on June 28 2026.
Get everything you need to know on the new 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A of Participating teams, Date-wise fixtures, Stadiums, Players, sponsors, tickets, and more.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group A Information
Table of Contents
Group A Teams Overview
- Mexico
- South Africa
- South Korea
- UEFA Play-off D (Denmark / North Macedonia / Czech Republic / Republic of Ireland)
(After official World Cup 2026 draw is completed.)
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A squads
Mexico National Soccer Team
- Confederation: CONCACAF (North America)
- Mathod of Qualification – Host Nation
- Head Coach: Javier Aguirre
- Captain: Edson Álvarez
- Key Players: Edson Álvarez, Santiago Gimenez, Raúl Jiménez, and Hirving Lozano.
- FIFA Ranking: 15 (as of November 19, 2025)
Mexico full squad
- Goalkeepers: Luis Malagon (America), Raul Rangel (Chivas), Carlos Acevedo (Santos)
- Defenders: Johan Vasquez (Genoa), Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Mateo Chavez (AZ Alkmaar), Jesus Gallardo (Toluca), Israel Reyes (America), Jesus Orozco (Cruz Azul), Kevin Alvarez (America)
- Midfielders: Edson Alvarez (Fenerbahce), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders), Marcel Ruiz (Toluca), Roberto Alvarado (Chivas), Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Erick Sanchez (America), Fidel Ambriz (Monterrey), Alexis Gutierrez (America)
- Forwards: Raul Jimenez (Fulham), Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC), German Berterame (Monterrey), Armando Gonzalez (Chivas), Jorge Ruvalcaba (UNAM Pumas), Diego Lainez (Tigres)
South Africa National Soccer Team
- Confederation: CAF (Africa)
- Mathod of Qualification – CAF Group C winners
- Head Coach: Hugo Broos
- Captain: Ronwen Williams
- Key Players: Teboho Mokoena, Ronwen Williams, Lyle Foster, Siyabonga Ngezana, Oswin Appollis
- FIFA Ranking: 61 (as of December 8, 2025)
South Africa Soccer Full Squad
- Goalkeepers: Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele), Darren Johnson (AmaZulu), Renaldo Leaner (Sekhukhune United), Brandon Petersen (Kaizer Chiefs), Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Defenders: Keegan Allan (AmaZulu), Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns), Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs), Samukelo Kabini (Molde, Norway), Malingonwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns), Vuyo Letlapa (Sekhukhune United), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates), Aubrey Modiba (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch), Thabiso Monyane (Orlando Pirates), Thapelo Morena, Khuliso Mudau (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Khulumani Ndamane (TS Galaxy), Fezile Ngacaba (Durban City), Siyabonga Ngezana (Steaua Bucharest, Romania), Ime Okon (Hannover 96, Germany), Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates), Tylon Smith (Queens Park Rangers, England)
- Midfielders: Bathusi Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns), Luke le Roux (Portsmouth, England), Siphesihle Maduna (TS Galaxy), Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane City), Thalenthe Mbatha (Orlando Pirates), Siphesihle Mkhize (Sekhukhune United), Teboho Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns), Mthetheleli Mthinyane (Stellenbosch), Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates), Sphephelo Sithole (Tondela, Portugal)
- Forwards: Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates), Shandre Campbell (Club Brugge, Belgium), Ashley Cupido (Stellenbosch), Puso Dithejane (TS Galaxy), Lyle Foster (Burnley, England), Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United, USA), Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United), Evidence Makgopa, Patrick Maswanaganyi (both Orlando Pirates), Mihlali Mayambela (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates), Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates), Elias Mokwana (Al Hazem, Saudi Arabia), Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates), Mohau Nkota (Al Ettifaq, Saudi Arabia), Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns), Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates), Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs), Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns).
South Korea National Soccer Team
- Confederation: AFC (Asia)
- Mathod of Qualification – AFC third round Group B winners
- Head Coach: Hong Myung-bo
- Captain: Son Heung-min
- Key Players: Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in, and Hwang Hee-chan
- FIFA Ranking: 22 (as of December 8, 2025)
South Korea Soccer Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu (FC Tokyo), Song Bum-keun (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan HD)
Defenders: Kim Moon-hwan (Daejeon Hana Citizen), Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), Kim Ju-sung (Sanfrecce Hiroshima), Kim Tae-hyun (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Byeon Jun-soo (Gwangju FC), Seol Young-woo (Crvena zvezda), Lee Myung-jae (Daejeon Hana Citizen), Lee Tae-seok (Austria Wien), Lee Han-beom (FC Midtjylland)
Midfielders: Kim Jin-gyu (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Park Yong-woo (Al-Ain), Park Jin-seob (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Bae Jun-ho (Stoke City), Paik Seung-ho (Birmingham City), Jens Castrop (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), Lee Dong-gyeong (Gimcheon Sangmu), Lee Jae-sung (FSV Mainz), Jeong Sang-bin (St. Louis City), Hwang In-beom (Feyenoord)
Forwards: Son Heung-min (LAFC), Oh Se-hoon (Machida Zelvia), Oh Hyeon-gyu (Genk)
UEFA Play-off D (Denmark / North Macedonia / Czech Republic / Republic of Ireland)
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico (H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | UEFA Play-off D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 FIFA World Cup Group A Schedule and Results
Full article ➤ The Group stage fixtures of the FIFA World Cup and all match schedule in the World Cup.
List of All Stadiums ➤ 2026 FIFA World Cup Stadiums List
| Date | Match | Match Number | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | Match 1 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| June 11, 2026 | South Korea vs UEFA Path D winner | Match 2 | Estadio Akron, Zapopan |
| June 18, 2026 | UEFA Path D winner vs South Africa | Match 25 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| June 18, 2026 | Mexico vs South Korea | Match 28 | Estadio Akron, Zapopan |
| June 24, 2026 | UEFA Path D winner vs Mexico | Match 53 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
