South Africa 2026 World Cup schedule: dates and kickoff times
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South Africa will play three Group A matches at the 2026 World Cup: against Mexico on June 11 in Mexico City, Czech Republic on June 18 in Atlanta, and Korea Republic on June 25 in Monterrey. All kickoff times are listed in UTC and should be converted to your local timezone for accurate viewing times.
The fixtures span two weeks across three different host cities, with Bafana Bafana facing varied challenges from CONCACAF, European, and Asian opposition in their quest to advance from the group stage.
South Africa's Complete Group A Schedule
South Africa's 2026 World Cup campaign features a challenging Group A schedule across North America's expanded tournament format. The Bafana Bafana will face three distinct opponents over 14 days, testing their ability to adapt to different playing styles and time zones.
The opening fixture against Mexico presents an immediate test in front of a likely hostile crowd in Mexico City's high altitude. The middle match against Czech Republic in Atlanta offers a more neutral environment, while the final group game against Korea Republic in Monterrey features the most challenging kickoff time for South African supporters. Fans can track live scores and build tournament brackets on Bola 2026 throughout the competition.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone are South Africa's World Cup fixtures listed in?
All South Africa 2026 World Cup fixture times are listed in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Fans should convert these times to their local timezone for accurate viewing schedules.
Which teams are in South Africa's World Cup 2026 group?
South Africa is in Group A alongside Mexico, Czech Republic, and Korea Republic for the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Where will South Africa play their 2026 World Cup matches?
South Africa will play in three different cities: Mexico City (vs Mexico), Atlanta (vs Czech Republic), and Monterrey (vs Korea Republic).