Team route
South Korea World Cup 2026 Schedule Overview
This team page is built for users who already know the country they want to follow. Instead of asking them to keep filtering the full tournament table, it puts South Korea's three group fixtures, opponents, host cities, stadiums and match-detail links into one route.
South Korea has a compact two-city route through Guadalajara and Monterrey, which makes the page useful for fans comparing whether to follow the full group stage in person or focus on one match window. The first match is South Korea vs Czechia in Guadalajara, while the final group fixture is South Africa vs South Korea in Monterrey. That order matters for fans planning watch times, travel days or a printable schedule.
Group overview
Group A standings and remaining fixtures
Full group page ->
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RSASouth Africa
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Match 1
Mexico vs South Africa
Estadio Banorte, Mexico City - Jun 11 - 16:00 ET
Match 2
South Korea vs Czechia
Estadio Akron, Guadalajara - Jun 11 - 23:00 ET
Match 25
Czechia vs South Africa
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta - Jun 18 - 13:00 ET
Match 28
Mexico vs South Korea
Estadio Akron, Guadalajara - Jun 18 - 22:00 ET
Match 55
Czechia vs Mexico
Estadio Banorte, Mexico City - Jun 24 - 22:00 ET
Match 56
South Africa vs South Korea
Estadio BBVA, Monterrey - Jun 24 - 22:00 ET
Potential lineup
4-2-3-1 role board, not a confirmed squad list
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Player names are intentionally not guessed here. Use this board as a role-based planning view until an official squad, lineup or reliable projection is available.
Fixtures
South Korea World Cup 2026 Schedule Fixtures by Date, Opponent and City
Each fixture card connects the match row to a practical next step: open the match detail for kickoff conversion and source notes, or open the host city page for stadium and local schedule context.
Match 2
South Korea Fixture 2: South Korea vs Czechia
South Korea is listed first for this Group A fixture against Czechia on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Kickoff is listed at 23:00 ET, and the match is scheduled for Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.
The opener against Czechia sets the first reference point for Group A. Fans should use this match to check the first kickoff time, the opening city and whether the next fixture requires a fast travel change.
Match 28
South Korea Fixture 28: Mexico vs South Korea
South Korea is listed second for this Group A fixture against Mexico on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Kickoff is listed at 22:00 ET, and the match is scheduled for Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.
The middle fixture against Mexico is the bridge between the opener and the final group match. It is useful for checking rest days, travel rhythm and whether the team remains in the same country or changes host markets.
Match 56
South Korea Fixture 56: South Africa vs South Korea
South Korea is listed second for this Group A fixture against South Africa on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Kickoff is listed at 22:00 ET, and the match is scheduled for Estadio BBVA in Monterrey.
The closing group match against South Africa can carry qualification pressure because standings, goal difference and the best third-place comparison may matter by then. It is the fixture most likely to send users toward standings and bracket planning.
First match
South Korea First Match
South Korea opens against Czechia on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 23:00 ET. The first match is the best starting point for checking watch-party timing, arrival plans and the first city on the route.
Host route
South Korea Host Cities and Stadiums
The team route includes Estadio Akron and Estadio BBVA. Because the host-city path is Guadalajara and Monterrey, users should compare venue pages before booking travel or deciding which fixtures to attend.
Qualification path
Group A Planning for South Korea
The group stage sends the top teams toward the knockout bracket, while third-place comparisons may also matter. Keep this page next to the standings hub once match results start changing the table.
How to Use the South Korea World Cup 2026 Schedule
Track South Korea kickoff times
Use the South Korea World Cup 2026 Schedule route when you need one list of dates and ET kickoff times without scanning all 104 matches. Open each match detail page when you need converted time, city context or same-group links.
Plan South Korea travel by host city
South Korea's route touches Guadalajara and Monterrey. Use the city links to compare stadiums, match clusters and local planning notes before you make paid travel decisions.
Save the South Korea schedule with PDF or Excel
The PDF is useful for a quick printable copy, while the Excel workbook is better if you want to filter the full World Cup 2026 schedule by South Korea, Group A, city or date.
South Korea World Cup 2026 Schedule Related Planning Links
South Korea World Cup 2026 Schedule FAQ
What does this South Korea page include?
This team-specific fixture page covers South Korea's Group A match dates, opponents, kickoff times, host cities, stadiums and links to match-detail pages.
Who does South Korea play in Group A?
South Korea is listed with Czechia, Mexico and South Africa in Group A. Use the group page and standings page together once results begin to affect qualification routes.
Where does South Korea play during the World Cup 2026 group stage?
South Korea is listed in Guadalajara and Monterrey. The page links each city to a host-city guide so fans can check stadium context and related fixtures.
Can I download the South Korea World Cup 2026 fixtures?
Yes. Use the World Cup 2026 Schedule PDF for a printable copy or the Excel workbook when you want to filter all matches down to South Korea, Group A, a city or a date range.
Does this page show South Korea knockout matches?
Not yet. Knockout matches depend on group results. This page focuses on the confirmed group route and links to standings, bracket and match-detail pages for the next planning step.