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FIX-2026 · Group stage 12 of 12 groups · 4 teams
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Four teams, three matchdays, two qualifying spots — and a chance at one of the eight best-third tickets to the round of 32.

Standings

After matchday 3 of 3
# Team MP 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

Six matches

6 MATCHES
Which teams are in Group A?
Group A features Czechia, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea. Each team plays the other three once during the group stage.
When are the Group A matches?
Group A plays three matchdays during the group stage of the 2026 tournament. The full match calendar with kickoff times is shown in the matches block on this page — every kickoff is displayed in your local timezone once the page loads.
How does a team advance from Group A?
The top two teams in Group A advance directly to the Round of 32. The third-placed team can also advance if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw; goal difference is the first tiebreaker.
How are ties broken in Group A?
Teams level on points are separated by, in order: overall goal difference, overall goals scored, head-to-head points between the tied teams, head-to-head goal difference, head-to-head goals scored, and finally fair-play points (yellow and red cards). If teams remain tied, a drawing of lots is used.