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Kick-off · 11 June 2026
South Africa vs Mexico
Group A · Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Group A · Matchday 1
South Africa21:00
Mexico
Estadio Azteca · Mexico City
Group D · Matchday 1
USA02:00
TBC
SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles
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Live from 11 June 2026
Groups confirmed at the FIFA Final Draw. Standings will populate live once the tournament kicks off. The preview below is illustrative.
Group A
| # | Team | P | W | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | South Africa | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
Group B
| # | Team | P | W | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
Group C
| # | Team | P | W | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
Group D
| # | Team | P | W | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
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Group E
| # | Team | P | W | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
Group F
| # | Team | P | W | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
Group G
| # | Team | P | W | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
Group H
| # | Team | P | W | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
Group I
| # | Team | P | W | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
Group J
| # | Team | P | W | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
Group K
| # | Team | P | W | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
Group L
| # | Team | P | W | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 2 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
| 4 | TBC | – | – | – | – |
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MoroccoLook to go further than the 2022 semis
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NigeriaOsimhen leads the Super Eagles’ charge
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South AfricaAll eyes on Bafana Bafana’s journey
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