Group A standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
South Africa
The final group game — South Africa's qualification hopes may depend on this result.
South Korea
An opening win over South Africa would be a major statement and strengthen South Korea's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | South Africa | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 61 | 22 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 4 | 11 |
| Best WC Finish | Group stage (2002, 2010) | 4th place (2002) |
| Manager | Hugo Broos | Hong Myung-bo |
| How They Qualified | CAF — Group C runners-up | AFC 3rd Round — Group B winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify | Round of 16 — lost to Brazil |
| Captain | Ronwen Williams | Son Heung-min |
Prediction
South Africa 1 — 2 South Korea
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. South Korea (ranked 22th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
South Africa have appeared at 4 World Cups. South Korea have appeared at 11.
South Africa are ranked 61th in the world. South Korea are ranked 22th.
This match takes place at Estadio BBVA, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Estadio BBVA · Monterrey · Capacity: 50,113
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