South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Schedule, Group A & How to Watch in Korea

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11, hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. South Korea lands in Group A alongside Mexico (co-host), South Africa, and Czechia — with all three of Korea’s group stage matches taking place in Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico.

🇰🇷 Korea’s 2026 World Cup Schedule (Korea Standard Time)

All three matches fall during morning hours in Korea — perfect for watching at home, a café, or a sports bar before noon.

📺 How to Watch in Korea

All World Cup matches air live and free on KBS, MBC, and SBS — no subscription needed. For online streaming, check TVING, Wavve, and Coupang Play, all of which carry live World Cup coverage.

🏟️ Group A at a Glance

Mexico enters as the clear favorites as co-host. Korea’s key battle will be against Czechia on June 12 — that match essentially determines who joins Mexico in the Round of 16. South Africa makes their World Cup return after a 12-year absence.

Korea is managed by head coach Hong Myung-bo, who oversaw a specialized high-altitude preparation camp ahead of the tournament in Mexico.

🍺 Where to Watch in Seoul

Sports bars in Itaewon and Hongdae will be packed for Korea’s matches, especially the June 12 opener. Gwanghwamun Plaza and Han River parks often set up outdoor screens for national team games — check Seoul’s official announcements as match days approach.

If you’re with Korean friends, expect full Red Devils 붉은악마 energy — red jerseys, Be the Reds chants, and street cheering zones around the city.

🌍 Can’t Miss This

The 2026 tournament is the first 48-team World Cup in history, with 104 total matches. For Korea, this is their 11th World Cup appearance, and the squad is hungry after the military service return of several key players.

Mark your calendar: June 12, 11 AM KST. Korea vs Czechia. Don’t sleep in.

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