FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A: Mexico advances as winner

South Africa advances as runner-up

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Mexico (15) was the winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A. South Africa (61) was the runner-up.

South Korea (22) and the Czech Republic (41) were eliminated from the tournament.

Related story: Track teams advancing to Round of 32

Coverage of the group-stage matches

JUNE 24: DAY 3

JUNE 18: DAY 2

Mexico gets 3 more points

South Africa and Czech Republic each get 1 point

JUNE 11: DAY 1

Mexico’s “El Tri” wins 2-0 against South Africa

South Korea wins 2-1 against Czech Republic

Track the groups

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