Bafana Bafana’s Group A Fixtures for World Cup 2026 Announced
South Africa’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially mapped out after the draw revealed their Group A opponents, match venues and kick-off times. Lyle Foster and his teammates now know exactly what awaits them in their quest to make history.
When Is the 2026 World Cup & How Can You Watch?
The expanded World Cup takes place June 11 – July 19, 2026, hosted across Mexico, the United States and Canada.
The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
In the United States, all matches — including full replays, highlights and analysis — will air on the FOX networks and the FOX Sports app.
South Africa’s Group A Opponents
Bafana Bafana have been drawn into Group A, alongside:
Mexico
South Korea
Winner of UEFA Playoff D (Czechia, Republic of Ireland, Denmark or North Macedonia — to be decided in March 2026)
South Africa’s 2026 World Cup Group-Stage Fixtures
June 11, 2026
Mexico vs South Africa
Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Kick-off: 3 p.m. ET
June 18, 2026
South Africa vs UEFA Playoff D Winner
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA
Kick-off: 12 p.m. ET
June 24, 2026
South Africa vs South Korea
Venue: Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Mexico
Kick-off: 9 p.m. ET