World Cup 2026: What to know about Group A

Touring a Soccer Academy for future World Cup athletes

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner but today we toured a soccer academy not focused on 2026 but 2036 as they train what they hope will be the next generation of players taking over the world cup stage

The 2026 World Cup will get underway in June.

On Friday, FIFA drew which teams will play each other in the group stage of the tournament.

Here's a look at what you need to know about Group A, which features Mexico.

Teams in Group A

Mexico
South Africa
Korea Republic
Winner of Euro Playoff D: Czechia, Republic of Ireland, Denmark, or North Macedonia

2026 FIFA World Cup: Group A Schedule

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 18: Cesar Montes #3 of Mexico celebrates with his teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the Group Stage - Group A match between Suriname and Mexico as part of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup at AT&T Stadium

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Host country Mexico will feature in Group A.

The games for Group A will be held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and Estadio BBVA in Monterrey.

June 11: Mexico vs. TBD - Mexico City
June 11: TBD vs. TBD - Guadalajara
June 18: Mexico vs. TBD - Guadalajara
June 18: TBD vs. TBD - Atlanta
June 24: Mexico vs. TBD - Mexico City
June 24: TBD vs. TBD - Monterrey

Mexico

ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 18: Mexico fans cheer in the stands after their teams scores a goal during the Concacaf Gold Cup Group stage match between Suriname and Mexico on June 18, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon

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