South Africa at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP A · RSA · CAF
South Africa return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 4th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Group stage.
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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South Africa's World Cup record
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 3 |
| Best finish | Group stage |
| Titles | 0 |
South Africa's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico vs South Africa | JUN 11 · 19:00 UTC | Estadio Azteca |
| Czech Republic vs South Africa | JUN 18 · 16:00 UTC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| South Africa vs South Korea | JUN 25 · 01:00 UTC | Estadio BBVA |
Who else is in Group A?
See the full Group A table and fixtures →
South Africa at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are South Africa in at the 2026 World Cup?
- South Africa are in Group A, with Czech Republic, Mexico, South Korea. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do South Africa play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- South Africa face Mexico on JUN 11 · 19:00 UTC at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, MX.
- How many World Cups have South Africa won?
- South Africa have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Group stage.