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Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup
Odds for all 48 teams to advance from their group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.
Instrumental against Czechia, Hwang In-Beom now has Mexico in his sights
Originally an injury doubt for the World Cup, Hwang In-Beom showed just how important he is for South Korea.
PSL mentor Muhsin Ertugral questions Hugo Broos not using Relebohile Mofokeng against Mexico
Long-time South African Premiership manager Muhsin Ertugral has questioned South Africa head coach Hugo Broos' decision to leave the likes of Relebohile Mofokeng on the bench against Mexico.
ESPN meets viral duck in Mexico jersey
ESPN meets viral duck in Mexico jersey
South Korea hero Hwang In-Beom relishing Mexico clash after opening win
After South Korea's opening win over Czechia at the World Cup, Hwang In-Beom now can't wait for their next game -- against co-hosts Mexico.
World Cup 2026 today: Live updates and news -- as it happened on June 12
It's day two of the World Cup, and after wins for Mexico and South Korea last night, you can follow all the latest news from the tournament with ESPN.
No RSA, no DNA - Has Hugo Broos managed to stifle all the Mzansi Magic in this Bafana team?
South Africa must improve going forward, particularly if the Hugo Broos DNA that made them contenders at the 2023 AFCON isn't as evident as it once was.
Alan Shearer worried about strictness of refereeing at World Cup
Alan Shearer is concerned over how strict the refereeing may be during the opening days of the World Cup after three red cards were shown in Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa.
Hugo Broos says Bafana Bafana can still make World Cup knockout rounds
Despite South Africa's 2-0 defeat to Mexico, Hugo Broos believes a World Cup round of 32 spot is possible.
Group A at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know
Group A at the 2026 World Cup features Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | South Korea | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Czechia | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | South Africa | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Julián Quiñone.. | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Raúl Jiménez | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1 | Raúl Rangel | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Roberto Alvara.. | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Érik Lira | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1 | Raúl Rangel | 0 | 1 | 0 |