Group A
South Africa
FIFA rank #55
Hosting the very first World Cup ever held on African soil back in 2010 gave this nation a massive place in soccer history, and now they're back on the biggest stage after qualifying for 2026. They're a scrappy, hard-working side that doesn't always dazzle but tends to fight for every inch and can make life difficult for bigger-name opponents. Keep an eye on whether the home crowd energy of that 2010 legacy — and the weight of representing an entire continent — either lifts them or gets in their heads.
GROUP A · THU, JUN 11 · 7:00 PM UTC · Monterrey
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South Africa
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Czechia
South Africa
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South Africa
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