Group A · Thursday, June 25, 2026

South Africa vs South Korea — FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A

South Africa play South Korea in the Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Nuevo León.

South AfricaRSA
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South KoreaKOR
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WM 2026 — Spieldaten

AnstoßThursday, June 25, 2026 · UTC
RundeGroup stageGroup A
StadionEstadio BBVAGuadalupe, Nuevo León · 53,500 Zuschauer
StatusAngesetztSpieltag 3
Stadion

Estadio BBVA

Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico
53,500Kapazität2015EröffnetOpenDach

Framed by the Cerro de la Silla mountain, the "Estadio de Fútbol Monterrey" is among Latin America’s most striking modern grounds and hosts group and knockout matches.

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Die Teams

WM 2026 — Teamprofile

FIFA-Ranking#60
CheftrainerHugo Broos
KapitänRonwen Williams
Historischer RekordtorschützeBenni McCarthy (31 goals)
Meiste LänderspieleAaron Mokoena (107)
Bekannt alsBafana Bafana

South Africa, known as Bafana Bafana ("The Boys"), are 1996 AFCON champions who famously hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup and return to the tournament in 2026 for the first time in 16 years under coach Hugo Broos, with goalkeeper-captain Ronwen Williams as their talisman.

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FIFA-Ranking#25
CheftrainerHong Myung-bo
KapitänSon Heung-min
Historischer RekordtorschützeCha Bum-kun (58 goals)
Meiste LänderspieleSon Heung-min (144)
Bekannt alsTaegeuk Warriors, Tigers of Asia

South Korea, known as the Taegeuk Warriors, are Asia's most World Cup-experienced side with 12 appearances and the continent's best-ever finish — fourth place on home soil in 2002 — and remain a perennial contender under the leadership of captain Son Heung-min. Coached by Hong Myung-bo, they have won the AFC Asian Cup twice and the EAFF Championship five times.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was South Africa vs South Korea played?
The match was played at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico.
What stage was the South Africa vs South Korea match?
This was a Group A match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.