Details of the Group A schedule – World Cup 2026
Day | Hour | Match pair |
June 12th | 02:00 | Mexico vs South Africa |
June 12th | 09:00 | South Korea vs Czech Republic |
June 18th | 23:00 | Czech Republic vs South Africa |
June 19th | 08:00 | Mexico vs South Korea |
June 25th | 08:00 | Czech Republic vs Mexico |
June 25th | 08:00 | South Africa vs South Korea |
Assessment of the situation in Group A: Balanced and unpredictable.
Group A of the 2026 World Cup is considered one of the most balanced and unpredictable groups in the group stage, bringing together four distinct football philosophies. Host nation Mexico is seen as a strong contender for the top spot due to their home advantage and the high altitude of over 2,200 meters in Mexico City, a factor that could wear down opponents' stamina.
"El Tri" boasts several notable stars such as Santiago Gimenez and veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, under the guidance of coach Javier Aguirre – who recently led Mexico to victory in the 2025 Gold Cup. Their goal is to break the Quinto Partido curse and advance deep into this year's tournament.
Mexico's biggest rival is considered to be South Korea. The Asian representative possesses a synchronized pressing style of play, fast counter-attacks, and is particularly dangerous against teams that tend to push forward.
This will most likely be captain Son Heung-min's last World Cup. However, the absence of midfielder Hwang In-beom will significantly affect the team's ball distribution, while Kim Min-jae remains a reliable anchor in the defense.
Meanwhile, the Czech Republic adopts a pragmatic European style of football with a squad whose average height is 186cm, notable for the aerial abilities of Patrik Schick and Tomas Soucek, who are currently competing in prestigious European cups such as the Premier League and Bundesliga.
South Africa is considered the weakest team in the group, but boasts notable players such as captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, a solid defensive anchor with extensive experience, and also the hero who saved a penalty in the African Cup of Nations, securing a bronze medal for his team. In attack, Lyle Foster is a noteworthy name. The striker, currently playing for Burnley, is expected to be a bright spot for the team's offensive line.
Where can I watch the Group A matches of the 2026 World Cup live?
In Vietnam, viewers will have the opportunity to watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Vietnam Television (VTV) officially owns the exclusive broadcasting rights for the tournament. The exciting matches in Group A are expected to be broadcast live on familiar channels such as VTV3 – the main World Cup broadcast channel, alongside VTV2 and VTV Can Tho .
In addition to traditional television, fans can also follow the tournament for free through the VTV Go digital platform, and get updates on highlights and exclusive content on the FIFA and VTV-affiliated YouTube channel.
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