When is South Africa vs South Korea at World Cup 2026?

South Africa vs South Korea is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 01:00 UTC at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey.

What group are South Africa and South Korea in?

Both teams are in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Where is South Africa vs South Korea being played?

The match is at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, which has a capacity of 53,500 seats.

What are the FIFA rankings for South Africa and South Korea?

South Africa is ranked #58 and South Korea is ranked #22 in the FIFA World Rankings.

Group Stage · Group A

South Africa vs South Korea

Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 01:00 UTC · Estadio BBVA, Monterrey

South Africa

Bafana Bafana

FIFA Ranking#58

CoachHugo Broos

Key PlayerPercy Tau

WC Appearances4

Best FinishGroup Stage

ExpectationsUnderdog

Bafana Bafana return to the World Cup with a rejuvenated squad under Hugo Broos. The 2010 hosts are back on the biggest stage.

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South Korea

Taegeuk Warriors

FIFA Ranking#22

CoachHong Myung-bo

Key PlayerSon Heung-min

WC Appearances11

Best FinishSemi-Finals (2002)

ExpectationsCompetitive

South Korea's 2002 semi-final run remains one of the greatest stories in World Cup history. Son Heung-min leads a talented squad looking to recreate that magic.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

South AfricaFIFA RankingSouth Korea

#58 - #22

South AfricaWC AppearancesSouth Korea

4 - 11

Group A Context

Mexico aims to finally break the Round of 16 curse on home soil, while Czechia add European quality to a well-balanced group.

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Venue

Estadio BBVA

Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico · Capacity: 53,500

One of the most beautiful stadiums in the Americas, with the dramatic Cerro de la Silla mountain as its backdrop. A truly spectacular setting for football.

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