Korea Republic 2026 World Cup schedule: dates and kickoff times
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Korea Republic will play three Group A matches at the 2026 World Cup, starting with Czech Republic on Friday, June 12 at 02:00 UTC in Guadalajara, followed by Mexico on Friday, June 19 at 01:00 UTC in Guadalajara, and concluding against South Africa on Thursday, June 25 at 01:00 UTC in Monterrey.
All kickoff times are listed in UTC, so fans should convert these to their local time zone to avoid missing any matches.
Complete Korea Republic Group A Schedule
The Taeguk Warriors face a challenging Group A that includes regional powerhouse Mexico, European side Czech Republic, and African representatives South Africa. Two of their three matches will take place in Guadalajara, with the final group game moving to Monterrey.
The late kickoff times (01:00-02:00 UTC) are designed to accommodate prime-time television audiences across different time zones. Korean fans should note these early morning UTC times will translate to afternoon kickoffs in Korea. For live updates and to track Korea Republic's progress through the tournament, fans can follow along at Bola 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What group is Korea Republic in for the 2026 World Cup?
Korea Republic is in Group A alongside Czech Republic, Mexico, and South Africa.
Where will Korea Republic play their World Cup matches?
Two matches will be in Guadalajara (vs Czech Republic and Mexico) and one in Monterrey (vs South Africa).
When is Korea Republic's first 2026 World Cup match?
Korea Republic's opening match is against Czech Republic on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 02:00 UTC in Guadalajara.