South Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026
South Africa compete at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Group A alongside Mexico, South Korea and Czech Republic. The top two teams in each group — plus the eight best third-placed sides — advance to the Round of 32. Below you'll find South Africa's full group-stage schedule, live scores, squad and up-to-date Group A standings, refreshed within 60 seconds of every match.
📝 TEAM PREVIEW
Sixteen years after hosting the tournament, South Africa are back at the World Cup with a youthful, energetic side. Here is what to expect from Bafana Bafana.
Read the full South Africa World Cup 2026 preview →🏆 WC 2026 — Group A
Group stage · June 11 – June 27, 2026
| # | 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 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Top 2 teams advance to the Round of 32 · Tournament ends July 19, 2026
Season Statistics
3
Played
1
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
2
Goals For
3
Goals Ag.
1
Clean Sheets
0.7
Avg Goals
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