2026 World Cup Group A: Mexico Lead a Wide-Open Four-Way Battle
Mexico enjoy home advantage, South Korea and the Czech Republic boast genuine quality, and South Africa carry upset potential — leaving the qualification picture wide open.
Mexico enjoy home advantage, South Korea and the Czech Republic boast genuine quality, and South Africa carry upset potential — leaving the qualification picture wide open.
Mexico rallied for a victory to extend their unbeaten run to eight matches, while the Czech Republic and South Korea are gaining momentum, and South Africa have rescheduled their final warm-up against Jamaica.
Mexico face South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, with group winners set to play every knockout round on home soil. FIFA rank them 15th under head coach Javier Aguirre.
Hugo Broos will send out his strongest lineup against Jamaica for a final test run ahead of South Africa's June 11 opener against Mexico.
Mexico have unveiled their final squad, with Javier Aguirre set to lead the side into their opening match against South Africa on June 11; FIFA will officially confirm all 48 team squads on June 2.
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