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Group A

Korea Republic

Korea Republic are in Group A with Mexico, South Africa, Czechia. Their verified group route starts against Czechia in Guadalajara, continues with Mexico in Guadalajara, and closes against South Africa in Monterrey.

Group A · AFC side. Korea Republic open against Czechia and Mexico in Guadalajara before the closer with South Africa in Monterrey.

Group facts

Group

Group A

Confederation

AFC

Opponents

Mexico, South Africa, Czechia

First match

June 11, 2026

Last match

June 24, 2026

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Quick team snapshot

Korea Republic keep the first two group matches in Guadalajara before the closer in Monterrey.

  • Opening match: June 11, 2026 against Czechia in Guadalajara.
  • Guadalajara hosts the opener and the second match before the route shifts to Monterrey.
  • Closing match: June 24, 2026 against South Africa in Monterrey.
  • Group-stage window: 13 days from the opener to the closer.

FAQ

When does Korea Republic open the group stage?
June 11, 2026 against Czechia at Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) in Guadalajara.
When is Korea Republic's second group match?
June 18, 2026 against Mexico at Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) in Guadalajara.
How much time does Korea Republic get between group matches?
7 days separate the opener and second match, and 6 days separate the second match and the group closer.
Which city hosts the first two Korea Republic group matches?
Guadalajara hosts the opener against Czechia and the second match against Mexico before the closer in Monterrey.
When does Korea Republic close the group stage?
June 24, 2026 against South Africa at Monterrey Stadium (Monterrey) in Monterrey.