World Cup 2026 · Group A · Matchday 3
What time is South Africa vs South Korea at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
South Africa
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South Korea
South Africa
VS South Korea
South Africa vs South Korea kicks off Wed 24 Jun at 06:30 IST / 21:00 ET / 02:00 BST, Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe. Group A, matchday 3.
Form & ranking
South Korea arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 35 places above South Africa. South Africa sit 60th in the world; South Korea are 25th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 21:00+1 | Wed 24 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 20:00+1 | Wed 24 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 18:00+1 | Wed 24 Jun |
| BST | UK | 02:00 | Thu 25 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 03:00 | Thu 25 Jun |
| IST | India | 06:30 | Thu 25 Jun |
| GST | Gulf | 05:00 | Thu 25 Jun |
| JST | Japan | 10:00 | Thu 25 Jun |
| AEST | Australia East | 11:00 | Thu 25 Jun |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 06:30 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 06:30 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 21:00+1 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 02:00 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 21:00+1 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 11:00 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 05:00 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
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Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group A, matchday 3 |
|---|---|
| South Africa (FIFA rank) | 60 |
| South Korea (FIFA rank) | 25 |
| Stadium | Estadio BBVA |
| City | Guadalupe, Mexico |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-25T01:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Group A standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | 15 | W 2-0 v RSA · v KOR |
| 2 | South Korea • | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 25 | W 2-1 v CZE · v MEX |
| 3 | Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 41 | L 1-2 v KOR · v RSA |
| 4 | South Africa • | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 60 | L 0-2 v MEX · v CZE |
Top two (red bar) qualify; third place (shaded) may advance among the best eight. Last = most recent result; Next = upcoming opponent.
What is at stake
- South Africa can still finish in the top two. Goal margin could decide it.
- South Korea can still finish in the top two. Goal margin could decide it.
Other Group A fixtures
| Thu 11 Jun | Mexico vs South Africa | 2-0 |
| Fri 12 Jun | South Korea vs Czechia | 2-1 |
| Thu 18 Jun | Czechia vs South Africa | - |
| Fri 19 Jun | Mexico vs South Korea | - |
| Thu 25 Jun | Czechia vs Mexico | - |
Other Group A matches, matchday 3
| Thu 25 Jun | Czechia vs Mexico | – |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →