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.
Copa del Mundo 2026 — Datos del partido
Estadio BBVA
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.
Ver estadio →Copa del Mundo 2026 — Perfiles
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.
Perfil completo →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.
Perfil completo →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.