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Czechia and South Africa share Group A at the 2026 World Cup and meet in the group stage. Both sides are fighting to reach the knockouts. On the FIFA ranking, Czechia are the favourite — a 9-place gap.
Czechia - South Africa will be played on Saturday 20th June 2026 at 18:00 ET in Estadio Akron, Guadalajara. ⏳ Date subject to confirmation.
| Czechia 🇨🇿 | Metric | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| #42 | FIFA Ranking | #51 |
| Group A | Group | Group A |
| UEFA | Confederation | CAF |
| Ivan Hašek | Head coach | Hugo Broos |
| 10 | WC appearances | 4 |
| Runner-up (1934, 1962 as Czechoslovakia) | Best WC | Group stage (1998, 2002, 2010) |
First World Cup appearance as Czechia since 2006. With Schick (Leverkusen), Souček (West Ham), Hložek and Coufal, a solid squad. In Group A, fighting for second place with South Korea and Mexico. Round of 16 is the realistic goal.
Bafana Bafana are back at the World Cup after 16 years. Strong growth under Broos; third at the 2024 Africa Cup. With Mokoena (Lyon), Mbeumo and Williams. In Group A, advancing is reachable; getting past the group stage for the first time is the dream goal.
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Start predicting →Yes — Czechia and South Africa meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group A).
On the FIFA world ranking, Czechia (#42) are favoured over South Africa (#51). The gap is 9 ranking places.
Czechia: Runner-up (1934, 1962 as Czechoslovakia) (10 World Cup appearances). South Africa: Group stage (1998, 2002, 2010) (4 World Cup appearances).
Czechia are coached by Ivan Hašek. South Africa are coached by Hugo Broos.
Czechia play in Group A. South Africa play in Group A.
Last updated: 2026-06-07