Tubi
Fox Corporation's free ad-supported streaming service. Simulcasts the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony plus two opening matches (Mexico vs South Africa on June 11 and USA vs Paraguay on June 12) live in 4K at no cost.
Group A — Football World Cup 2026: Teams, TV & Streaming
Group A at Football World Cup 2026 is complete: Mexico won the group, South Africa advanced second. Final standings, results and where to watch.
The teams
All group matches
11 Jun19:00 
Mexico Mexico vs 
South Africa South Africa Estadio Azteca12 Jun02:00 
South Korea South Korea vs 
Czech Republic Czech Republic Estadio Akron18 Jun16:00 Czech Republic Czech Republic vs South Africa South Africa Mercedes-Benz Stadium19 Jun01:00 Mexico Mexico vs South Korea South Korea Estadio Akron25 Jun01:00 Czech Republic Czech Republic vs Mexico Mexico Estadio Azteca25 Jun01:00 South Africa South Africa vs South Korea South Korea Estadio BBVA
Mexico Mexico vs South Africa South Africa Estadio Azteca12 Jun02:00 South Korea South Korea vs Czech Republic Czech Republic Estadio Akron18 Jun16:00 Czech Republic Czech Republic vs South Africa South Africa Mercedes-Benz Stadium19 Jun01:00 Mexico Mexico vs South Korea South Korea Estadio Akron25 Jun01:00 Czech Republic Czech Republic vs Mexico Mexico Estadio Azteca25 Jun01:00 South Africa South Africa vs South Korea South Korea Estadio BBVAWhere to watch
FOX Sports
Exclusive English-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 70 matches air free over the air on the FOX broadcast network, 34 air on FS1 with a cable subscription. Streaming on the FOX Sports app and FOX One requires TV-provider sign-in for most matches.
Telemundo
Exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 92 of the 104 matches air free over the air on the Telemundo broadcast network; 12 air on Universo with a cable subscription. The two opening matches also stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app.
Peacock
NBCUniversal's streaming service and the only place to stream all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup live in Spanish. The two opening matches are also available on the free Peacock Select tier. Streams in Dolby Atmos with multiview, live picks, and catch-up highlights.
Group A at the Football World Cup 2026 ran from to . Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and Czech Republic contested six matches across three matchdays. Mexico won the group with a perfect nine points, and South Africa advanced in second place with four. South Korea finished third but were eliminated — they did not rank among the eight best third-placed teams. Czech Republic were eliminated in fourth.
Which teams are in Group A?
Group A brought together four teams from four different confederations. Mexico (CONCACAF), the host nation, played all three of their group matches on home soil and dominated from start to finish — winning every game and conceding no goals across the group stage. South Africa (CAF) secured second place with a win, a draw, and a narrow defeat. South Korea (AFC) finished third with three points but did not rank among the eight best third-placed teams and are eliminated from the tournament. Czech Republic (UEFA) finished fourth after taking just a single point from their three matches. Browse the full teams hub for the complete 48-team list.
How was Group A decided?
Teams were ranked by points (3 for a win, 1 for a draw), then goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head record if still level. Mexico were imperious, winning all three matches without conceding: they beat South Africa 2-0 in the tournament opener, edged South Korea 1-0, and closed with a 3-0 win over Czech Republic. South Korea had opened with a 2-1 win over Czech Republic, while Czech Republic and South Africa drew 1-1 on the second matchday. On the final day, South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to claim second place. The final standings: Mexico first with 9 points and a goal difference of +6; South Africa second with 4 points; South Korea third with 3 points; Czech Republic fourth with 1 point. Mexico advanced as group winners (1A) and face Ecuador in the round of 32. South Africa advance as runners-up (2A) and face Canada. South Korea finished third with 3 points but did not rank among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups and are eliminated. See the full Football World Cup 2026 schedule for all 104 matches.
Where can I watch Group A in the US?
All Group A matches were broadcast in the US by FOX Sports (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). The opener, Mexico vs South Africa on , aired free over the air on the FOX broadcast network and also streamed free on Tubi — no subscription required. Later Group A matches moved to FS1, which requires a cable or live-TV package. In Spanish, Telemundo carried all Group A matches free over the air, with streaming via Peacock for those who prefer to watch online. The broadcaster cards below show the full free-first breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which teams were in Group A of the World Cup 2026?
- Group A contained four teams from four different confederations: Mexico (CONCACAF), South Africa (CAF), South Korea (AFC), and Czech Republic (UEFA). Mexico played all three of their group matches at home venues in Mexico City and Guadalajara. Mexico won the group with 9 points, while South Africa advanced in second place with 4 points.
- When did Group A play at the World Cup 2026?
- Group A opened on with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The second matchday ran on and , and the final simultaneous matchday took place on , with both remaining matches kicking off at the same time.
- Who advanced from Group A at the World Cup 2026?
- Mexico and South Africa advanced from Group A. Mexico finished first with 9 points — winning all three matches and keeping a clean sheet throughout. South Africa finished second with 4 points and face Canada in the round of 32. South Korea finished third with 3 points but did not finish among the eight best third-placed teams and are eliminated. Czech Republic finished fourth with 1 point and were also eliminated.
- Can I watch Group A World Cup 2026 for free in the US?
- Yes. The opening match, Mexico vs South Africa on , streamed free on Tubi with no account required and also aired on the FOX broadcast network. Telemundo carried all Group A matches free over the air in Spanish. Later Group A matches moved to FS1, which requires a cable or live-TV subscription in English.
- What channel were Group A World Cup 2026 matches on?
- In the US, Group A matches aired on FOX and FS1 in English, with Telemundo and Universo covering them in Spanish. The opening match (Mexico vs South Africa, ) was also available free on Tubi. Spanish-language streaming across all Group A matches was available on Peacock with a Premium subscription.
- How does the third-place qualification rule work at the World Cup 2026?
- With 12 groups and only two automatic advancement spots each, eight additional teams qualify as the best third-place finishers across all groups. These eight teams are ranked by points, goal difference, goals scored, and then disciplinary record. South Korea finished third in Group A with 3 points but did not rank among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups and are eliminated.