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South Africa and South Korea 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, South Korea are the favourite — a 29-place gap.
South Africa - South Korea will be played on Saturday 27th June 2026 at 15:00 ET in Estadio BBVA, Monterrey. ⏳ Date subject to confirmation.
| South Africa 🇿🇦 | Metric | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| #51 | FIFA Ranking | #22 |
| Group A | Group | Group A |
| CAF | Confederation | AFC |
| Hugo Broos | Head coach | Hong Myung-bo |
| 4 | WC appearances | 12 |
| Group stage (1998, 2002, 2010) | Best WC | Fourth place (2002) |
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.
Ten consecutive World Cups. With Son Heung-min (Tottenham), Lee Kang-in (PSG) and Hwang Hee-chan, an experienced squad. Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup. In Group A, advancing is very reachable; the quarter-final is the goal.
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Start predicting →Yes — South Africa and South Korea meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group A).
On the FIFA world ranking, South Korea (#22) are favoured over South Africa (#51). The gap is 29 ranking places.
South Africa: Group stage (1998, 2002, 2010) (4 World Cup appearances). South Korea: Fourth place (2002) (12 World Cup appearances).
South Africa are coached by Hugo Broos. South Korea are coached by Hong Myung-bo.
South Africa play in Group A. South Korea play in Group A.
Last updated: 2026-06-07