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South Africa

Advancing · 2nd in Group A

As of

Group AFinal
Position and teamTeamPWDLGDPts
In a qualifying place. 1Mexico3300+69
In a qualifying place. 2South Africa3111-14
Third place — in the best-eight race. 3South Korea3102-13
Eliminated. 4Czech Republic3012-41
Top two advance Third: best 8 of 12 advanceGroup complete

What-if scenarios for Group A →

Thursday 11 JuneEAT

  • Group A · M1Estadio Azteca
    Mexico2–0South Africa

Thursday 18 JuneEAT

  • Group A · M25Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Czech Republic1–1South Africa

Thursday 25 JuneEAT

  • Group A · M54Estadio BBVA
    South Africa1–0South Korea