Match #1
Mexico
7:00 PMThu, Jun 113:00 PM ET
South Africa
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
South Africa
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Group A
| Flag | Team |
|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 | Mexico |
| 🇿🇦 | South Africa |
| 🇰🇷 | South Korea |
| 🇨🇿 | Czechia |
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South Africa Matches
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Match #25
Czechia
4:00 PMThu, Jun 1812:00 PM ET
South Africa
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Match #54
South Africa
1:00 AMThu, Jun 259:00 PM ET
South Korea
Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
Other Group A Matches
Friday, June 12, 2026
Match #2
South Korea
2:00 AMFri, Jun 1210:00 PM ET
Czechia
Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
Friday, June 19, 2026
Match #28
Mexico
1:00 AMFri, Jun 199:00 PM ET
South Korea
Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Match #53
Czechia
1:00 AMThu, Jun 259:00 PM ET
Mexico
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Knockout matches will be added as the tournament progresses.
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South Africa match times in popular timezones
Pre-converted kickoff times for the most-searched global timezones.
| Match | ISTIndia | BSTUK | AESTAustralia | EDTUS East |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs MexicoEstadio Azteca, Mexico City | 12:30 AMFri, Jun 12 | 8:00 PMThu, Jun 11 | 5:00 AMFri, Jun 12 | 3:00 PMThu, Jun 11 |
| vs CzechiaMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 9:30 PMThu, Jun 18 | 5:00 PMThu, Jun 18 | 2:00 AMFri, Jun 19 | 12:00 PMThu, Jun 18 |
| vs South KoreaEstadio BBVA, Monterrey | 6:30 AMThu, Jun 25 | 2:00 AMThu, Jun 25 | 11:00 AMThu, Jun 25 | 9:00 PMWed, Jun 24 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time does South Africa play in the World Cup 2026?
South Africa plays 3 group stage matches in Group A. Use the timezone picker above to see their kickoff times in your local timezone, or check the popular timezone table above for IST, BST, AEST, and EDT times.
How to watch South Africa World Cup 2026 games?
South Africa competes in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Check your local broadcaster for coverage. Use the Add to Calendar buttons on this page to save each match directly to Google Calendar or any calendar app via .ics download.
Where does South Africa play in the 2026 World Cup?
South Africa's group stage matches are played at venues across North America. Their first match is at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The 2026 FIFA World Cup spans 16 stadiums across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
South Africa became the first African nation to host the FIFA World Cup in 2010, famously introducing the world to the vuvuzela. Bafana Bafana return to the global stage in 2026, competing in Group A alongside Mexico, South Korea, and Czechia.