🇰🇷 South Korea at the 2026 World Cup
Group A · FIFA World Cup 2026
South Korea compete in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing all group matches in Mexico at Guadalajara and Monterrey. The Taeguk Warriors have qualified for 11 consecutive World Cups and famously reached the semifinal as hosts in 2002, the best-ever finish by an Asian nation.
Group A Match Schedule
- June 11: vs South Africa, Estadio Azteca Mexico City. 13:00 CT (05:00 June 12, Seoul)
- June 18: vs Mexico, Estadio Akron Guadalajara. 19:00 CT (11:00 June 19, Seoul)
- June 24: vs Czech Republic, Estadio BBVA Monterrey. 19:00 CT (11:00 June 25, Seoul)
Viewing from South Korea
The Mexico and Czech Republic matches land at 11:00 in Seoul, a comfortable midmorning viewing window on both occasions. The opener against South Africa requires the earliest alarm of the group stage: 05:00 on a Friday morning. The Mexico venue cluster is unusually kind to East Asian fans in 2026, a reversal of the impossible hours Korean supporters navigate for European leagues. If South Korea advances into the knockout rounds, later East Coast US matches would flip to early morning Seoul time, a pattern any K-League fan who stays up for Champions League football will recognize instantly.
Check Seoul time and South Korea time for live conversions throughout the tournament.
Matches
Group A
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does South Korea play their first 2026 World Cup match?
South Korea kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign on 2026-06-11 against Czech Republic at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara.
What group is South Korea in at the 2026 World Cup?
South Korea are in Group A alongside Czech Republic, Mexico, South Africa.
Where do South Korea play their group stage matches?
South Korea's group stage matches are spread across Guadalajara, Monterrey.
How many matches do South Korea play in the group stage?
South Korea play 3 group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, running from 2026-06-11 to 2026-06-24.