World Cup 2026 Group A Predictions — Who Advances?
Who qualifies from Group A? The teams are Czechia, South Korea, Mexico, South Africa. This page tracks the closing-round fixtures and results, explains the 48-team qualification format, and lets you simulate the outcome yourself with a free bracket predictor.
Teams in Group A
CzechiaSouth KoreaMexicoSouth Africa
Fixtures & results
Czechia v South AfricaMatch preview→South Korea v CzechiaMatch preview→Mexico v South KoreaMatch preview→How teams qualify (new 48-team format)
The top two teams in each group advance straight to the Round of 32. On top of that, the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also go through — so finishing third can still be enough. That is the biggest change in the 2026 48-team format.
Simulate Group A yourself
Open the bracket predictor, set 1st / 2nd / 3rd for Group A, and click your way to the final.
FAQ
Which teams are in Group A?
Group A is made up of Czechia, South Korea, Mexico, South Africa.
When does Group A play?
The closing-round fixtures are listed in the schedule above; dates and kickoff times update with the schedule.
How does Group A qualify?
The top two go straight through to the Round of 32, and one of the eight best third-placed teams can also advance — so third place in Group A may still be enough.