After the first round of Group A matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0, and South Korea beat the Czech Republic 2-1. Mexico and South Korea each earned three points, placing them in the top two spots of the group.
In the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, held in the early hours of June 12th, Mexico defeated South Africa with goals from Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez. In the second group match, which just concluded, goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu helped South Korea defeat the Czech Republic. Mexico temporarily ranks first in Group A due to goal difference, with South Korea in second place. The Czech Republic and South Africa are currently ranked third and fourth, respectively.