South Africa 2026 World Cup tickets and complete match schedule

• South Africa faces Mexico, South Korea and UEFA playoff D in the World Cup group stage.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and South Africa's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as CAF Group C winners, South Africa is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2010. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, South Africa will begin its World Cup campaign in Group A.

South Africa's best result in the World Cup is a Group stage (1998,2002,2010) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No. 61 in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Group play begins for South Africa on June 11 against Mexico in Mexico City.

Here is everything you need to know in order to buy South Africa World Cup tickets:

South Africa 2026 World Cup opponents

South Africa was drawn into Group A along with the following teams:

• Mexico
• South Korea
• UEFA playoff D (Czechia/Ireland/Denmark/North Macedonia)

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South Africa 2026 World Cup schedule

Check out the South Africa World Cup schedule for the group stage:

• South Africa vs. Mexico on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City
• South Africa vs. UEFA playoff D on June 18 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
• South Africa vs. South Korea on June 24 at  Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico

South Africa 2026 World Cup locations

South Africa will play their three group stage games in Mexico City, Atlanta and Monterrey, Mexico. Limited tickets for each match are available.

How many times has South Africa qualified for the World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup will be South Africa's 4th appearance in the sport's biggest tournament.