The battle for Group A in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially set. Host Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and the Czech Republic will play their three round-robin matches across Mexico City, Guadalajara, Atlanta, and Guadalupe between June 11 and June 24. With Mexico opening the entire tournament against South Africa at Estadio Azteca on June 11, Group A is the early focal point of the entire competition.
To help you follow every match, we built a free Group A 2026 World Cup Printable Schedule (PDF). The low-ink design fits all 6 group-stage games plus the full knockout round dates on a single sheet, so you can pin it to the fridge and still read it from across the room.
Group A Match Schedule and Standings
The four teams in Group A play a round-robin format spread across two host countries. Mexico stages four of the six matches at home, with Estadio Azteca hosting two and Estadio Akron in Guadalajara hosting two more. The other two matches travel to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon. The top two finishers automatically advance to the knockout rounds, while the third-place team will hope to finish among the eight best thirds across all 12 groups to grab one of the remaining Round of 32 spots.
Group A 2026 World Cup Schedule
All times listed in US Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jun 11 | Mexico vs South Africa | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 3:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Thu, Jun 11 | South Korea vs Czech Republic | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | 10:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Thu, Jun 18 | South Africa vs Czech Republic | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 12:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Thu, Jun 18 | Mexico vs South Korea | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | 9:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Wed, Jun 24 | Mexico vs Czech Republic | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 9:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Wed, Jun 24 | South Africa vs South Korea | Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon | 9:00 PM ET | FOX |
All US English-language coverage on the FOX family of networks. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. Note that the two final matchday games on June 24 kick off at the same time, which is standard FIFA practice to keep results unknown until both games are underway.
The Path to the Final: Group A Knockout Scenarios
The group stage does not end Group A’s run on June 24. The top two finishers, plus a possible third-place advancer, move into the single-elimination Round of 32. Here is the path a Group A team must take to reach the final in New York/New Jersey:
- Round of 32: July 2 – July 7, 2026
- Round of 16: July 9 – July 12, 2026
- Quarterfinals: July 14 – July 15, 2026
- Semifinals: July 17 – July 18, 2026
- World Cup Final: July 19, 2026 (MetLife Stadium)
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Download the Group A Printable World Cup Schedule (PDF)
Our low-ink printable PDF is built to be sharp and easy to read while saving your printer cartridges. It includes the Group A schedule followed by the full knockout round dates, all on a single sheet for easy tracking.
2026 World Cup Resources and Hub
Stay updated with everything happening across the tournament. Check out our specialized guides:
- 2026 World Cup Portal Hub: Every team, every group, one page.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Bracket: The full 48-team master bracket.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Brackets Groups Filled In: The 48-team bracket with all groups pre-filled.
- Ink Saver 2026 World Cup Bracket: Black and white designs for easier printing.
Frequently Asked Questions (Group A World Cup Schedule)
- Where are the Group A games being played? Four of the six matches are in Mexico, split between Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, and Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe near Monterrey. The remaining match is at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. For a stadium-by-stadium breakdown, check the official FIFA venue guide.
- Which two teams are favorites to win Group A? Based on current FIFA rankings and home-field advantage, Mexico and South Korea are the projected leaders. The Czech Republic remains a strong contender for an upset, particularly in the final-matchday clash with Mexico at Estadio Azteca.
- Can I get a printable schedule for just Group A? Yes. We offer a free, low-ink printable PDF of the Group A 6-match schedule (plus knockout round dates) right here at SportsBrackets.net. Use the green download button above.
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