Czechia vs South Africa — FIFA World Cup 2026, Group A
Czechia play South Africa in the Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia.
World Cup 2026 Match Facts
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Defined by its eight-petal camera-aperture roof, Atlanta’s climate-controlled arena is a regular host of major finals and will stage a World Cup semi-final.
Stadium details →World Cup 2026 Team Profiles
The Czech Republic national football team, nicknamed Repre, represents Czechia in international football under UEFA. Formed in 1994 following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, they inherit the legacy of the 1976 European Championship title and reached the Euro 1996 final as an independent nation. They qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — their first appearance since 2006 — via penalty-shootout wins over Ireland and Denmark.
Full team profile →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.
Full team profile →Frequently asked questions
- Where was Czechia vs South Africa played?
- The match was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
- What stage was the Czechia vs South Africa match?
- This was a Group A match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.