When does South Africa play next in the World Cup?

South Africa has 4 matches scheduled in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Check this page for the full schedule.

How many World Cup 2026 matches does South Africa play?

South Africa has 4 matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026, starting in Group A.

What group is South Africa in at the 2026 World Cup?

South Africa is in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

What time do South Africa's World Cup matches kick off?

All South Africa kick-off times are shown in your local timezone on this page. The tournament is hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

How can I watch South Africa at the World Cup 2026?

Check our how-to-watch guide for broadcaster details in your country. All match times on this page convert to your local timezone automatically.

South Africa World Cup 2026 Schedule — team schedule and results

Past results (4)

2026-06-28 19:00 UTCSouth Africa vs CanadaFIFA World Cup 2026
2026-06-25 01:00 UTCSouth Africa vs South KoreaFIFA World Cup 2026
2026-06-18 16:00 UTCCzech Republic vs South AfricaFIFA World Cup 2026
2026-06-11 19:00 UTCMexico vs South AfricaFIFA World Cup 2026

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Timezone Tax · Group A

South Africa ranks #17 of 48 nations for schedule difficulty. Here's how Group A compares.

9🇨🇿 Czech Republic
2 overnight
54
17🇿🇦 South Africa
1 overnight
38
38🇰🇷 South Korea
13
46🇲🇽 Mexico
4

Full 48-nation ranking

How to Watch South Africa at the World Cup 2026

Watch on Fox, Telemundo in United States (free-to-air available). All South Africa kick-off times on this page are shown in your local timezone. See TV channels and streaming services for every country in our how to watch the World Cup 2026 guide. Or browse all 104 World Cup matches in South Africa time.

South Africa compete in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing matches in Mexico City, Atlanta, and Monterrey. Bafana Bafana last appeared at a World Cup in 2010 when they hosted the tournament, making 2026 their first appearance in 16 years alongside co-host Mexico, South Korea, and Czech Republic.

Group A Match Schedule

June 11: vs Mexico, Estadio Azteca Mexico City. 13:00 CT (20:00, Johannesburg)
June 18: vs Czech Republic, Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta. 12:00 ET (18:00, Johannesburg)
June 24: vs South Korea, Estadio BBVA Monterrey. 19:00 CT (02:00 June 25, Johannesburg)

Viewing from South Africa

The tournament opener at 20:00 Johannesburg is a perfect evening kickoff. The Czech Republic match at 18:00 is another excellent slot. The South Korea finale in Monterrey arrives at 02:00 in South Africa, the one genuine middle-of-the-night commitment. The opener against Mexico in the tournament's first game adds enormous symbolic weight: Bafana Bafana were the first host nation in World Cup history not to advance from the group stage in 2010, and returning to face another co-host nation carries meaning. For South African fans watching from London and other European cities, the first two slots are broadly friendly.

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Frequently asked questions

When does South Africa play next in the World Cup?: South Africa has 4 matches scheduled in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Check this page for the full schedule.
How many World Cup 2026 matches does South Africa play?: South Africa has 4 matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026, starting in Group A.
What group is South Africa in at the 2026 World Cup?: South Africa is in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
What time do South Africa's World Cup matches kick off?: All South Africa kick-off times are shown in your local timezone on this page. The tournament is hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
How can I watch South Africa at the World Cup 2026?: Check our how-to-watch guide for broadcaster details in your country. All match times on this page convert to your local timezone automatically.