To wrap up our tournament coverage in style, here is the complete lowdown on Group A. In this group, co-hosts Mexico will look to use home advantage in a section that features a strong Czechia generation, alongside dangerous sides in South Korea and South Africa.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the fixtures, the squads confirmed so far, and the latest updated projections from the betting market.
🗓️ Fixtures, Dates, UK Kick-Off Times and Stadiums
All match times have been converted to UK time (BST):
- 11 June 2026, 20:00 BST: Mexico vs South Africa – Mexico City (Mexico).
- 12 June 2026, 03:00 BST: South Korea vs Czechia – Guadalajara (Mexico).
- 18 June 2026, 17:00 BST: Czechia vs South Africa – Atlanta (United States).
- 19 June 2026, 02:00 BST: Mexico vs South Korea – Guadalajara (Mexico).
- 25 June 2026, 02:00 BST: Czechia vs Mexico – Mexico City (Mexico).
- 25 June 2026, 02:00 BST: South Africa vs South Korea – Monterrey (Mexico).
📋 Official Squad Lists
The official 26-man squads are already confirmed for all teams in the section:
🇲🇽 Mexico (26-man Squad)
Javier Aguirre’s list features historic milestones, with Guillermo Ochoa heading to his sixth World Cup and 17-year-old Gilberto Mora set to become the youngest Mexican to feature at the tournament. Santiago Gimenez and Raul Jimenez share the scoring burden.
- Goalkeepers: Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa, Raul Rangel.
- Defenders: Edson Alvarez, Mateo Chavez, Jesus Gallardo, Cesar Montes, Israel Reyes, Jorge Sanchez, Johan Vasquez.
- Midfielders: Luis Chavez, Alvaro Fidalgo, Brian Gutierrez, Erik Lira, Gilberto Mora, Luis Romo, Orbelin Pineda, Obed Vargas.
- Forwards: Roberto Alvarado, Santiago Gimenez, Armando Gonzalez, Cesar Huerta, Raul Jimenez, Guillermo Martinez, Julian Quinones, Alexis Vega.
🇰🇷 South Korea (26-man Squad)
Hong Myungbo leads a balanced side where Son Heung-min enters what should be his final World Cup. He is supported by defensive anchor Kim Min-jae and primary playmaker Kang-In Lee.
- Goalkeepers: Song Bumkeun, Jo Hyeonwoo, Kim Seung-gyu.
- Defenders: Jens Castrop, Lee Hanbeom, Park Jinseob, Lee Kihyuk, Kim Minjae, Kim Moonhwan, Kim Taehyeon, Lee Taeseok, Seol Youngwoo, Cho Yumin.
- Midfielders: Lee Donggyeong, Hwang Heechan, Yang Hyunjun, Hwang Inbeom, Lee Jaesung, Kim Jingyu, Eom Jisung, Bae Junho, Lee Kangin, Paik Seungho.
- Forwards: Cho Guesung, Son Heungmin, Oh Hyeongyu.
🇿🇦 South Africa (26-man Squad)
Hugo Broos brings Bafana Bafana back to the tournament for the first time since 2010. Keeper Ronwen Williams provides the veteran presence, while Lyle Foster and Relebohile Mofokeng spark the attack.
- Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sipho Chaine.
- Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Olwethu Makhanya, Bradley Cross, Aubrey Modiba, Thabang Matuludi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khulumani Ndamane, Ime Okon, Samukele Kabini, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Kamogelo Sebelebele.
- Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Thalente Mbatha, Sphephelo Sithole.
- Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Lyle Foster, Iqraam Rayners, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Maseko.
🇨🇿 Czechia (26-man Squad)
Miroslav Koubek blends Bundesliga and Premier League experience with fresh prospects. Patrik Schick leads the line, Tomas Soucek provides the physical anchor in midfield, and Adam Hlozek represents the next wave of talent.
- Goalkeepers: Lukas Hornicek, Matej Kovar, Jindrich Stanek.
- Defenders: Vladimir Coufal, David Doudera, Tomas Holes, Robin Hranac, Stepan Chaloupek, David Jurasek, Ladislav Krejci, Jaroslav Zeleny, David Zima.
- Midfielders: Pavel Bucha, Lukas Cerv, Vladimir Darida, Tomas Ladra, Lukas Provod, Michal Sadilek, Hugo Sochurek, Alexandr Sojka, Tomas Soucek, Pavel Sulc, Denis Visinsky.
- Forwards: Adam Hlozek, Tomas Chory, Mojmir Chytil, Christophe Kabongo, Jan Kuchta, Patrik Schick.
💰 Team Outright Odds
The technical gap in this group is reflected in Mexico’s home-field advantage favouritism, while Czechia and South Korea stand out as the primary contenders for the second qualification spot.
To Win Group A
- Mexico: 1/1 (Evens)
- Czechia: 9/4
- South Korea: 100/30
- South Africa: 12/1
To Qualify from the Group Stage
- Mexico: 2/9
- Czechia: 1/2
- South Korea: 8/11
- South Africa: 11/4
To Reach the Round of 16
- Mexico: 5/4
- Czechia: 9/4
- South Korea: 11/4
- South Africa: 4/1
To Reach the Quarter-Finals
- Mexico: 9/2
- Czechia: 9/1
- South Korea: 10/1
- South Africa: 14/1
To Reach the Semi-Finals
- Mexico: 11/1
- Czechia: 28/1
- South Korea: 33/1
- South Africa: 50/1
To Reach the Final
- Mexico: 25/1
- Czechia: 100/1
- South Korea: 150/1
- South Africa: 250/1
To Win the World Cup
- Mexico: 80/1
- Czechia: 300/1
- South Korea: 500/1
- South Africa: 1000/1
⚽ Match Betting Odds (1X2)
- Mexico (12/25) vs South Africa (11/2) | Draw: 13/4
- South Korea (8/5) vs Czechia (7/4) | Draw: 21/10
- Czechia (19/20) vs South Africa (3/1) | Draw: 11/5
- Mexico (4/5) vs South Korea (7/2) | Draw: 12/5
- Czechia (14/5) vs Mexico (10/11) | Draw: 23/10
- South Africa (12/5) vs South Korea (11/10) | Draw: 9/4
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👑 Individual Player Odds: Top Scorer, Golden Ball and Awards
As co-hosts, Mexico feature prominently across multiple markets, though South Korea and Czechia leaders present compelling figures for those tracking outside options.
To Win the Golden Boot (Top Scorer)
- Armando Gonzalez (Mexico): 100/1
- Julian Quinones (Mexico): 100/1
- Raul Jimenez (Mexico): 100/1
- Son Heung-min (South Korea): 125/1
- Orbelin Pineda (Mexico): 150/1
- Patrik Schick (Czechia): 200/1
- Hwang Hee-chan (South Korea): 200/1
- Lyle Foster (South Africa): 500/1
To Win the Golden Ball (Best Player)
- Raul Jimenez (Mexico): 150/1
- Son Heung-min (South Korea): 250/1
- Kang-In Lee (South Korea): 250/1
- Patrik Schick (Czechia): 350/1
- Tomas Soucek (Czechia): 500/1
To Be the Top Assist Provider
- Alexis Vega (Mexico): 125/1
(In goal, Mexican shot-stopper Guillermo Ochoa features at 80/1 to claim the Golden Glove market. Young Mexican talent Gilberto Mora stands at 33/1 to secure the Best Young Player award).
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