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FWC: MEX v RSA live on SN ExtraFIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico, Korea Republic, South Africa, Czechia preview
Sport Nation • June 11th, 2026 1:11 pm
Group A shapes up as a high-stakes, high-altitude arena where home advantage will clash with ruthless tournament pedigree.
Host nation Mexico carries the immense weight of a passionate public on the hallowed turf of the Azteca. Driven to finally shatter their "fifth game" curse, El Tri leans on the veteran presence of Fulham striker Raul Jimenez – who currently holds the world record of consecutive successful penalty kicks.
However, they face an immediate, calculated threat from the Korea Republic. Appearing in their 11th consecutive World Cup, the disciplined Taegeuk Warriors are marshaled by the world-class defensive steel of Kim Min-jae and the generational brilliance of captain Son Heung-min, making them a tactical nightmare for the hosts.
South Africa fans at the 2010 FIFA World Cup | Photo: Simon Stacpoole/Offside
South Africa’s making an emotional return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010.
Prepared meticulously for the altitude, Bafana Bafana relies on a highly unified domestic core, captain Ronwen Williams' legendary goalkeeping heroics, and the clinical edge of Lyle Foster to spark an upset.
Rounding out the quartet is Czechia, ending a 20-year tournament drought after a grueling playoff run.
The physical Czechs ignore style points in favour of set-piece perfection and direct results, anchored by the "iron lung" of Tomáš Souček and the lethal instinct of Patrik Schick.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico, Korea Republic, South Africa, Czechia preview | Group A
