{"id":31884,"date":"2025-12-09T11:01:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/get-ready-for-2026-south-africa-world-cup-schedule-revealed-locations-dates-and-kickoff-times\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:01:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:01:16","slug":"get-ready-for-2026-south-africa-world-cup-schedule-revealed-locations-dates-and-kickoff-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/get-ready-for-2026-south-africa-world-cup-schedule-revealed-locations-dates-and-kickoff-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for 2026: South Africa World Cup Schedule Revealed \u2013 Locations, Dates, and Kickoff Times!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/get-ready-for-2026-south-africa-world-cup-schedule-revealed-locations-dates-and-kickoff-times\/#When_is_the_World_Cup_How_can_I_tune_in\" >When is the World Cup? How can I tune in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/get-ready-for-2026-south-africa-world-cup-schedule-revealed-locations-dates-and-kickoff-times\/#Who_is_in_South_Africas_group_and_who_are_their_rivals\" >Who is in South Africa&#8217;s group and who are their rivals?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/get-ready-for-2026-south-africa-world-cup-schedule-revealed-locations-dates-and-kickoff-times\/#Group_A_Mexico_South_Africa_South_Korea_UEFA_Playoff_D_2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Draw\" >Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea &#038; UEFA Playoff D | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/get-ready-for-2026-south-africa-world-cup-schedule-revealed-locations-dates-and-kickoff-times\/#What_is_South_Africas_schedule_for_the_World_Cup\" >What is South Africa&#8217;s schedule for the World Cup?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div data-v-7f81ca7a=\"\">\n<!--(--><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-7f81ca7a=\"\">As Lyle Foster and South Africa prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they are now aware of their group stage competitors, the venues, and the match schedule, laying out a clear route to potential success.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_World_Cup_How_can_I_tune_in\"><\/span><u>When is the World Cup? How can I tune in?<\/u><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-7f81ca7a=\"\">The World Cup is set to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. This tri-nation event will conclude with the final match on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Fans can catch all World Cup action via the FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app, featuring live games, match highlights, in-depth commentary, and comprehensive replays.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_in_South_Africas_group_and_who_are_their_rivals\"><\/span><u>Who is in South Africa&#8217;s group and who are their rivals?<\/u><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-7f81ca7a=\"\">South Africa will compete in Group A, which includes the following teams:<\/p>\n<ul displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-7f81ca7a=\"\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><!--(--><\/p>\n<li class=\"ff-h\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><span data-v-7259cf83=\"\">Mexico<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ff-h\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><span data-v-7259cf83=\"\">South Korea<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ff-h\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><span data-v-7259cf83=\"\">UEFA Playoff Winner D (Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland, Denmark, North Macedonia)\u2014to be confirmed in March 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!--)--><\/ul>\n<div class=\"delta-video-container mg-b-15 article-content\" playerscreenurl=\"https:\/\/d3ayhwgrwyc4j8.cloudfront.net\/mcvod\/fmc-qthm3yymy7s83kzt_VX-14894078--518648\/hls\/v1_1\/index.m3u8\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-7f81ca7a=\"\" data-v-8432653a=\"\">\n<h3 class=\"video-title\" data-v-8432653a=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_A_Mexico_South_Africa_South_Korea_UEFA_Playoff_D_2026_FIFA_World_Cup_Draw\"><\/span>Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea &#038; UEFA Playoff D | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"video-player-container playinline\" data-v-8432653a=\"\">   <picture class=\"thumbnail\" data-v-8432653a=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/sports\/VX-14894078\/1600\/900\/kp36k8vi2qv1wuyu.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-v-8432653a=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/sports\/VX-14894078\/1600\/900\/kp36k8vi2qv1wuyu.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" data-v-8432653a=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/sports\/VX-14894078\/1600\/900\/kp36k8vi2qv1wuyu.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea &#038; UEFA Playoff D | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" class=\"thumbnail\" data-v-8432653a=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <\/p>\n<p>Group A: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, UEFA Playoffs D | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_South_Africas_schedule_for_the_World_Cup\"><\/span><u>What is South Africa&#8217;s schedule for the World Cup?<\/u><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-7f81ca7a=\"\">South Africa revealed their three opponents during the World Cup draw that took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on December 5th. Their group stage matches are scheduled as follows:<\/p>\n<ul displaynav=\"true\" class=\"mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-7f81ca7a=\"\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><!--(--><\/p>\n<li class=\"ff-h\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><span data-v-7259cf83=\"\">June 11: South Africa vs. Mexico \u2013 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (3 p.m. ET)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ff-h\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><span data-v-7259cf83=\"\">June 18: South Africa vs. UEFA Playoff Winner D \u2014 Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia (12:00 p.m. ET)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"ff-h\" data-v-7259cf83=\"\"><span data-v-7259cf83=\"\">June 24: South Africa vs. South Korea \u2014 Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Guadalupe, Mexico (9 p.m. ET)<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!--)--><\/ul>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-7f81ca7a=\"\"><i>Want to receive top-notch articles directly to your inbox? <\/i><i><u>Create or log in to your FOX Sports account<\/u><\/i><i> and follow your favorite leagues, teams, and players for daily personalized newsletters!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><!--)--><\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This news is significant for soccer enthusiasts, as it outlines South Africa&#8217;s challenge in the prestigious tournament while showcasing their commitment to the sport on a global stage. Success in such a high-stakes event could not only elevate South Africa&#8217;s status in international soccer but also inspire a new generation of players and fans back home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Lyle Foster and South Africa prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they are now aware of their group stage competitors, the venues, and the match schedule, laying out a clear route to potential success. When is the World Cup? How can I tune in? 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