South Africa 2026 World Cup schedule: dates and kickoff times
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South Africa will play three Group A fixtures at the 2026 World Cup: vs Mexico on June 11 in Mexico City (19:00 UTC), vs Czech Republic on June 18 in Atlanta (16:00 UTC), and vs Korea Republic on June 25 in Monterrey (01:00 UTC).
Bafana Bafana's group-stage campaign spans 14 days across three different host cities, with all kickoff times listed in UTC requiring conversion to your local timezone for accurate viewing.
Complete South Africa Group A Fixture List
South Africa vs Mexico
Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 19:00 UTC
Venue: Mexico City, Mexico
South Africa vs Czech Republic
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 16:00 UTC
Venue: Atlanta, United States
South Africa vs Korea Republic
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 01:00 UTC
Venue: Monterrey, Mexico
Understanding UTC Kickoff Times
All match times are provided in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Viewers must convert these to their local timezone - for example, the Mexico fixture (19:00 UTC) kicks off at 1:00 PM Central Time in Mexico City, while Atlanta-based fans should note the Czech Republic match starts at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Track live scores and build your tournament bracket on Bola 2026 as South Africa aims to advance from a competitive Group A.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone are South Africa's 2026 World Cup fixtures listed in?
All South Africa fixture times are listed in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). You'll need to convert these to your local timezone to know the exact kickoff time in your area.
Which teams are in Group A with South Africa at the 2026 World Cup?
South Africa is grouped with Mexico, Czech Republic, and Korea Republic in Group A for the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Where does South Africa play their opening 2026 World Cup match?
South Africa opens their 2026 World Cup campaign against Mexico in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 19:00 UTC.