Lyle Foster and the South African team have learned their path to success in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after discovering their group stage rivals, the venues, and the match timings.
When is the World Cup? How to Watch?
The World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across three different nations, culminating with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Viewers can tune in through the FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app to access live matches, highlights, commentary, analysis, and match replays.
What is South Africa’s Group and Who are the Opponents?
South Africa will compete in Group A against:
- Mexico
- South Korea
- UEFA Player Winner D (to be refined in March 2026: contenders are Czechia, Republic of Ireland, Denmark, or North Macedonia).
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea & UEFA Playoff D | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
What is South Africa’s World Cup Schedule?
South Africa’s matches in the group stage are:
- June 11: South Africa vs. Mexico – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (3 p.m. ET)
- June 18: South Africa vs. UEFA Playoff D – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA (12 p.m. ET)
- June 24: South Africa vs. South Korea – Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Guadalupe, Mexico (9 p.m. ET)
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