Group A · Match 50 · Jun 24, 2026
South Africa VS South Korea
- Stage
- Group A
- Date
- Capacity
- 51K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Wed, Jun 24, 9:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00 PM
Mexico City
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM
London (UK)
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00 AM
The teams
🇿🇦
FIFA rank#60
CoachHugo Broos
CaptainRonwen Williams
Formation4-4-2
Best WC finishGroup stage
🇰🇷
FIFA rank#25
CoachHong Myung-bo
CaptainSon Heung-min
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishSemi-final
Venue: Estadio BBVA
FIFA tournament name Monterrey Stadium — capacity 51,000, open-air. The match is hosted in Monterrey (Guadalupe).
Transit on match day
No metro to Estadio BBVA — driving or rideshare from Macroplaza, ~25 min
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, dry — 23-34°C, near-desert conditions
Airports
Monterrey International (MTY)
Where to stay
Macroplaza, San Pedro Garza García, Barrio Antiguo
Full travel guide: Monterrey (Guadalupe) World Cup 2026 host city →
Group A standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | #15 |
| 2 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | #25 |
| 3 | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | #41 |
| 4 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | #60 |
Other Group A fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group A Jun 11 · 19:00 UTC
Mexico vs South Africa
Group A Jun 11 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
South Korea vs Czech Republic
Group A Jun 18 · 16:00 UTC
Czech Republic vs South Africa
Group A Jun 18 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Mexico vs South Korea
Group A Jun 24 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Czech Republic vs Mexico
Other matches on
5 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group A 01:00 UTC (next day) · Mexico City Stadium
Czech Republic vs Mexico
Group B 19:00 UTC · Vancouver Stadium
Switzerland vs Canada
Group B 19:00 UTC · Seattle Stadium
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar
Group C 22:00 UTC · Miami Stadium
Scotland vs Brazil
Group C 22:00 UTC · Atlanta Stadium
Morocco vs Haiti
Other matches at Estadio BBVA
3 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group F Jun 14 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Sweden vs Tunisia
Group F Jun 20 · 04:00 UTC (next day)
Tunisia vs Japan
R32 Jun 29 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Group F winner vs Group C runner-up
South Africa vs South Korea — FAQ
When is South Africa vs South Korea kicking off?
June 24, 2026 at 01:00 UTC (next day) (Estadio BBVA local time depends on the city).
Where is South Africa vs South Korea being played?
Estadio BBVA (FIFA tournament name: Monterrey Stadium) in Monterrey (Guadalupe). Capacity 51,000, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group A fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch South Africa's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. SABC · SuperSport is the primary broadcaster in South Africa.
How do I get to Estadio BBVA on match day?
No metro to Estadio BBVA — driving or rideshare from Macroplaza, ~25 min
Who else is in Group A?
Mexico, South Korea, Czech Republic, South Africa. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Wed, Jun 24, 9:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Wed, Jun 24, 6:00 PM · Mexico City: Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM · London (UK): Thu, Jun 25, 2:00 AM