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Predict the 2026 World Cup your way
Group A of the 2026 World Cup consists of Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia. The top two advance to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify. Below: each nation's chances and profile.
Mexico open the 2026 World Cup at Estadio Azteca — for the third time host, a World Cup first. The crowd hopes for one thing: that this is the tournament where El Tri finally breaks the 'maldición del quinto partido'.
Bafana Bafana are back at the World Cup after 16 years. Strong growth under Broos; third at the 2024 Africa Cup.
Ten consecutive World Cups. With Son Heung-min (Tottenham), Lee Kang-in (PSG) and Hwang Hee-chan, an experienced squad.
First World Cup appearance as Czechia since 2006. With Schick (Leverkusen), Souček (West Ham), Hložek and Coufal, a solid squad.
Last updated: 2026-06-07