When does South Africa open the group stage?

June 11, 2026 against Mexico at Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) in Mexico City.

When is South Africa's second group match?

June 18, 2026 against Czechia at Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) in Atlanta.

How much time does South Africa get between group matches?

7 days separate the opener and second match, and 6 days separate the second match and the group closer.

How many cities does South Africa use in the group stage?

South Africa play in 3 cities: Mexico City, Atlanta, Monterrey.

When does South Africa close the group stage?

June 24, 2026 against Korea Republic at Monterrey Stadium (Monterrey) in Monterrey.

Group A

South Africa

South Africa are in Group A with Mexico, Korea Republic, Czechia. Their verified group route starts against Mexico in Mexico City, continues with Czechia in Atlanta, and closes against Korea Republic in Monterrey.

Group A · CAF side. The group route moves through Mexico City, Atlanta, Monterrey, with South Africa opening against Mexico and closing against Korea Republic.

Current status

South Africa at a glance

A quick route from this team page into the live table, latest result, and next group-stage match.

Group position4th in Group A0 pts · 1 played · GD -2Open group table

Latest resultMexico 2-0 South AfricaJune 11, 2026 · Estadio Azteca (Mexico City)Open match recap

Next matchSouth Africa vs CzechiaJune 18, 2026 · Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta)Open match preview

Group facts

Group

Group A

Confederation

CAF

Opponents

Mexico, Korea Republic, Czechia

First match

June 11, 2026

Last match

June 24, 2026

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Quick team snapshot

With matches spread across Mexico City, Atlanta, Monterrey, South Africa use a different city for each group-stage date.

Opening match: June 11, 2026 against Mexico in Mexico City.
Travel path: Mexico City -> Atlanta -> Monterrey.
Closing match: June 24, 2026 against Korea Republic in Monterrey.
Group-stage window: 13 days from the opener to the closer.

Group-stage route

Opener: South Africa vs Mexico match recap · 2026-06-11 · Estadio Azteca (Mexico City)
Second match: Czechia · 2026-06-18 · Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta)
Group closer: South Africa vs Korea Republic match preview · 2026-06-24 · Monterrey Stadium (Monterrey)

Fixtures hub: Browse all matches · Standings hub: Open group tables · Schedule hub: See stage dates

Related matches

Mexico vs South Africa · June 11, 2026 · Mexico City Stadium · Match recap
South Africa vs Korea Republic · June 24, 2026 · Monterrey Stadium · Match preview

Matches hub: Browse the full fixtures hub

FAQ

When does South Africa open the group stage?: June 11, 2026 against Mexico at Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) in Mexico City.
When is South Africa's second group match?: June 18, 2026 against Czechia at Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) in Atlanta.
How much time does South Africa get between group matches?: 7 days separate the opener and second match, and 6 days separate the second match and the group closer.
How many cities does South Africa use in the group stage?: South Africa play in 3 cities: Mexico City, Atlanta, Monterrey.
When does South Africa close the group stage?: June 24, 2026 against Korea Republic at Monterrey Stadium (Monterrey) in Monterrey.