#广场预测世界杯赢40000U The 2026 World Cup Group A (Group 1) draw and schedule have been finalized. The first round of group matches will kick off on June 11, with two games scheduled.

Group A Teams
🇲🇽 Mexico
FIFA Ranking 15
Host nation, top favorite in the group
🇰🇷 South Korea
FIFA Ranking 25
Asian powerhouse, led by Son Heung-min
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
FIFA Ranking 41
European traditional team, disciplined and organized
🇿🇦 South Africa
FIFA Ranking 60
Weak team in the group, but well-organized
First Round Schedule
1 June 11 Mexico vs South Africa (Mexico City, Azteca Stadium, opening match)
2 June 12 South Korea vs Czech Republic (Guadalajara)
Prediction Analysis
Mexico vs South Africa: Mexico is highly likely to win. Mexico has a huge advantage as the host—high altitude at Azteca Stadium and a passionate home crowd, plus strong players like Edson Álvarez, Giménez, and Lozano. Mexico has reached the knockout stage in both the 1970 and 1986 home World Cups. South Africa returned to the World Cup for the first time since 2010, mainly with domestic league players, making away games very challenging. Overall, Mexico has a clear edge.
South Korea vs Czech Republic: South Korea has a slight advantage, but the outcome is uncertain. This match is essentially a "6-point game" for second place in the group. South Korea features stars like Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae, and Lee Kang-in, who play in top European leagues, with notable speed and individual ability; Czech Republic excels in set pieces and physical battles, with experienced players like Skoček and Híček. Most analyses favor South Korea slightly, but Czech Republic can definitely cause an upset through set pieces.
Final Qualification Predictions
Based on multiple media forecasts: Mexico first, South Korea second, Czech Republic third, South Africa fourth.
Czech Republic still has a good chance to qualify as the third-place team under the new knockout format (top two plus the best third-placed teams). Of course, the beauty of football lies in its unpredictability—especially in the opening match. If South Africa can secure a draw, the entire group standings could be shaken up.