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Group A at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know
Group A at the 2026 World Cup features Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.
Why Czechia-South Africa draw has both sides feeling hopeful
Rob Dawson explains how Czechia and South Africa remain eligible to advance after their draw on Thursday.
'I felt my grandfather's presence': Mokoena explains South Africa anthem tears
Mokena said he was overcome thinking about his late grandfather, the only person who believed in him early in his career.
Hugo Broos 'will be stern' about early goals ahead of South Korea clash - Ronwen Williams
South Africa may have come back from a goal down to salvage a point in a 1-1 against Czechia in Atlanta on Thursday, but head coach Hugo Broos absolutely has to find a way to prevent the team from conceding early.
Mokoena on his emotions for his grandfather before South Africa vs. Czechia
MMokoena on his emotions for his grandfather before South Africa vs. Czechia
Relebohile Mofokeng 'proud' to take the field, motivated by support from South Africa fans
"I've always wanted to play for the country, to represent my country, and to give everything for my country," Mofokeng told ESPN after making his first World Cup appearance.
Bafana remain in Mokoena yellow card purgatory after his superb effort against Czechia
Teboho Mokoena was the star for South Africa in their 1-1 draw with Czechia on Thursday in Atlanta, but his absence for next Wednesday's Group A finale against South Korea presents Hugo Broos with a major headache.
South Africa's Broos: Czechia 'don't like to play football'
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has accused Czechia of not wanting to play football during their 1-1 draw in Atlanta on Thursday.
Czechia 1-1 South Africa: Mokoena penalty keeps Bafana's World Cup alive - As it happened
Teboho Mokoena's second half penalty saw South Africa draw 1-1 with Czechia in Atlanta on Thursday, which kept the FIFA World Cup alive for both teams in group A.
Will South Africa reach the World Cup knockouts?
Will South Africa reach the World Cup knockouts?
FIFA World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 | South Korea | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Czechia | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 | South Africa | 2 | -2 | 1 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronwen William.. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | Nkosinathi Sib.. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronwen William.. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | Nkosinathi Sib.. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | Khuliso Mudau | 0 | 1 | 0 |