FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group A

The Group A table, fixtures and results at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Group A features Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. The top two teams advance to the knockout round.

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#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Mexico	3	3	0	0	6	0	+6	9
2	South Africa	3	1	1	1	2	3	-1	4
3	South Korea	3	1	0	2	2	3	-1	3
4	Czechia	3	0	1	2	2	6	-4	1

Group A fixtures & results

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World Cup 2026 Group A — frequently asked questions

Which teams are in World Cup Group A?

Group A at the FIFA World Cup 2026 features Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia.

How many teams advance from Group A?

The top two teams in each group qualify automatically for the knockout round. Eight of the best third-placed teams across all groups also advance, so a strong third place can still be enough.

Who is top of World Cup Group A?

Mexico currently lead Group A. The table above updates after every match as results come in.

How are group ties broken?

If teams are level on points, the order is decided by goal difference, then goals scored, then the result of the match between the tied teams.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A — table, fixtures & results

Follow World Cup 2026 Group A with the live group table above, updated after every match. The standings show games played, wins, draws, losses, goals for and against, goal difference and points for Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. The top two teams in Group A qualify directly for the knockout round, and the eight best third-placed sides across the 12 groups also go through — a new feature of the first 48-team World Cup.

How Group A works

Each team plays the other three once, so every side plays three group games. Three points are awarded for a win and one for a draw. When the group is complete, the top two — plus the leading third-placed teams — move into the Round of 32/16. Browse the full group stage standings, the fixture list, or the tournament top scorers.