Group A

MexicoPredicted to qualify82%

Co-hosts with home support, ranked 15th in the world, playing in their own stadium. Aguirre has built a solid defensive unit. Should top the group.

South KoreaPredicted to qualify71%

FIFA ranking 22, Son Heung-min leads an experienced squad. Kim Min-jae at the back. Historically strong at World Cups. Second place is theirs to lose.

Czechia38%

Dark horse. Well organised under Hasek, solid European pedigree. Could nick second place if South Korea slip up.

South Africa19%

Opening match is against Mexico in Mexico City which is an enormous challenge. Limited World Cup experience but capable of an upset.

Who is in World Cup 2026 Group A?

Group A contains Mexico, South Korea, Czechia and South Africa. Mexico are the hosts and face South Africa in the opening match on June 11 at Estadio Azteca.

Will Mexico qualify from Group A at World Cup 2026?

Mexico are strong favourites to qualify from Group A. As co-hosts ranked 15th in the world and playing all three group games at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, they have a huge home advantage.

Who will win World Cup 2026 Group A?

Mexico are predicted to win Group A with 82% qualification odds thanks to home advantage and a solid squad under Javier Aguirre. South Korea are expected to take second place.

When do South Korea play at World Cup 2026?

South Korea play their Group A fixtures on June 15 vs Czechia (SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles), June 19 vs Mexico (Estadio Azteca), and June 23 vs South Africa (SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles).