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Group A — FIFA World Cup 2026

Group A is led by Mexico, the most experienced side in the group with their familiar blend of technical skill and tactical discipline. South Korea are competitive opposition, capable of the sort of organised, high-tempo performance that can disrupt stronger sides. Czech Republic and South Africa face a difficult route through but will be hard to break down.

Fixtures & Results

All times UTC

Thursday 11 June

Friday 12 June

Thursday 18 June

Friday 19 June

Thursday 25 June

Analysis →01:00 UTC

Sunday 28 June

Wednesday 1 July

Monday 6 July

Group A Standings

	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Mexico	3	3	0	0	6	0	+6	9	LWWWW
2	South Africa	3	1	1	1	2	3	-1	4	LWDL
3	South Korea	3	1	0	2	2	3	-1	3	LLW
4	Czech Republic	3	0	1	2	2	6	-4	1	LDL

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Group Insights

Pre-Tournament Outlook

Team Qualify SF Win

95% 16.7% 3.0%

83% 4.0% 0.3%

45% 0.6% 0.0%

51% 0.2% 0.0%

Pre-Tournament Performance

DDWWW

WLLWW

WDDWW

LDLDW

Prior WC Performance

TeamPlayedWin Rate

6028%

3818%

333%

922%

Betting Insights

Match Competitiveness

1.78

Avg Favourite Odds

Tight Matches: 17% where favourite odds were 2.00+

Market Performance

Model Pick

+11.4%

Mkt Fav

+11.4%

Underdog

-0.2%

Draw

-38.3%

Flat-stake ROI across 6 group matches (model fair-value odds)

Favourites vs Underdogs

Fav 67% Draw 17% Underdog 17%

Favourites dominant even matchups excluded

Common Scorelines

2–0

22%

1–0

22%

2–1

11%

1–1

11%

0–3

11%

0–1

11%

Goals Profile

Over 1.5 goals

67%

Over 2.5 goals

33%

Over 3.5 goals

11%

Avg goals/game: 2.22

Average Scoring

Biggest Upsets

South Africa5.99

South Africa 1-0 South Korea

Player Stats

⚽ Top Scorers

Player	Team	Goals
J. Quiñones	Mexico	4

🎯 Top Assists

Player	Team	Assists
R. Alvarado	Mexico	3

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