Group A unites four competitive national teams — Czech Republic, Mexico, South Africa and South Korea — each bringing unique flair, tactical strength, and ambition to the 2026 World Cup.
This page showcases complete squad lists for every team in Group A, including player names, including squad numbers, positions, ages, clubs, caps and goals. Whether you’re following star performers or discovering rising talents, this is your all‑in‑one guide to the players ready to shine on football’s biggest stage.
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| No. | Pos | Full Name | Birth Date (Age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Czech Republic (Group A) | |||||||
| Miroslav Koubek (Czech Republic) | |||||||
Mexico (Group A) | |||||||
| Javier Aguirre (Mexico) | |||||||
South Africa (Group A) | |||||||
| Hugo Broos (Belgium) | |||||||
| GK | Ronwen Williams (captain) | January 21, 1992 (aged 34) | 62 | 0 | Mamelodi Sundowns | South Africa | |
| GK | Ricardo Goss | April 2, 1994 (aged 32) | 4 | 0 | Siwelele | South Africa | |
| GK | Sipho Chaine | December 14, 1996 (aged 29) | 3 | 0 | Orlando Pirates | South Africa | |
| DF | Aubrey Modiba | July 22, 1995 (aged 30) | 44 | 3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | South Africa | |
| DF | Khuliso Mudau | April 26, 1995 (aged 31) | 32 | 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | South Africa | |
| DF | Nkosinathi Sibisi | September 22, 1995 (aged 30) | 19 | 0 | Orlando Pirates | South Africa | |
| DF | Mbekezeli Mbokazi | September 19, 2005 (aged 20) | 10 | 1 | Chicago Fire | United States | |
| DF | Ime Okon | February 20, 2004 (aged 22) | 7 | 1 | Hannover 96 | Germany | |
| DF | Samukele Kabini | March 15, 2004 (aged 22) | 5 | 0 | Molde | Norway | |
| DF | Khulumani Ndamane | February 5, 2004 (aged 22) | 5 | 0 | Mamelodi Sundowns | South Africa | |
| DF | Thabang Matuludi | January 14, 1999 (aged 27) | 2 | 0 | Polokwane City | South Africa | |
| DF | Bradley Cross | January 30, 2001 (aged 25) | 0 | 0 | Kaizer Chiefs | South Africa | |
| DF | Olwethu Makhanya | April 30, 2004 (aged 22) | 0 | 0 | Philadelphia Union | United States | |
| MF | Teboho Mokoena | January 24, 1997 (aged 29) | 51 | 9 | Mamelodi Sundowns | South Africa | |
| MF | Sphephelo Sithole | March 3, 1999 (aged 27) | 27 | 1 | Tondela | Portugal | |
| MF | Thalente Mbatha | March 6, 2000 (aged 26) | 14 | 3 | Orlando Pirates | South Africa | |
| MF | Jayden Adams | May 5, 2001 (aged 25) | 4 | 0 | Mamelodi Sundowns | South Africa | |
| FW | Themba Zwane | August 3, 1989 (aged 36) | 53 | 12 | Mamelodi Sundowns | South Africa | |
| FW | Lyle Foster | May 9, 2000 (aged 26) | 26 | 10 | Burnley | England | |
| FW | Evidence Makgopa | June 5, 2000 (aged 26) | 26 | 6 | Orlando Pirates | South Africa | |
| FW | Oswin Appollis | August 25, 2001 (aged 24) | 25 | 8 | Orlando Pirates | South Africa | |
| FW | Iqraam Rayners | December 19, 1995 (aged 30) | 13 | 4 | Mamelodi Sundowns | South Africa | |
| FW | Relebohile Mofokeng | October 23, 2004 (aged 21) | 12 | 0 | Orlando Pirates | South Africa | |
| FW | Thapelo Maseko | November 11, 2003 (aged 22) | 9 | 1 | AEL Limassol | Cyprus | |
| FW | Tshepang Moremi | October 2, 2000 (aged 25) | 9 | 1 | Orlando Pirates | South Africa | |
| FW | Kamogelo Sebelebele | July 21, 2002 (aged 23) | 2 | 0 | Orlando Pirates | South Africa | |
South Korea (Group A) | |||||||
| Hong Myung-bo (South Korea) | |||||||
| GK | Kim Seung-gyu | September 30, 1990 (aged 35) | 85 | 0 | FC Tokyo | Japan | |
| GK | Jo Hyeon-woo | September 25, 1991 (aged 34) | 47 | 0 | Ulsan HD | South Korea | |
| GK | Song Bum-keun | October 15, 1997 (aged 28) | 2 | 0 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | South Korea | |
| DF | Kim Min-jae | November 15, 1996 (aged 29) | 77 | 4 | Bayern Munich | Germany | |
| DF | Kim Moon-hwan | August 1, 1995 (aged 30) | 34 | 0 | Daejeon Hana Citizen | South Korea | |
| DF | Seol Young-woo | December 5, 1998 (aged 27) | 32 | 0 | Red Star Belgrade | Serbia | |
| DF | Cho Yu-min | November 17, 1996 (aged 29) | 18 | 0 | Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | |
| DF | Lee Tae-seok | July 28, 2002 (aged 23) | 14 | 1 | Austria Wien | Austria | |
| DF | Park Jin-seob | October 23, 1995 (aged 30) | 12 | 1 | Zhejiang FC | China | |
| DF | Kim Tae-hyeon | September 17, 2000 (aged 25) | 7 | 0 | Kashima Antlers | Japan | |
| DF | Lee Han-beom | June 17, 2002 (aged 23) | 6 | 0 | Midtjylland | Denmark | |
| DF | Jens Castrop | July 29, 2003 (aged 22) | 5 | 0 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | Germany | |
| DF | Lee Ki-hyuk | July 7, 2000 (aged 25) | 1 | 0 | Gangwon FC | South Korea | |
| MF | Lee Jae-sung | August 10, 1992 (aged 33) | 103 | 15 | Mainz 05 | Germany | |
| MF | Hwang Hee-chan | January 26, 1996 (aged 30) | 77 | 16 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | England | |
| MF | Hwang In-beom | September 20, 1996 (aged 29) | 71 | 6 | Feyenoord | Netherlands | |
| MF | Lee Kang-in | February 19, 2001 (aged 25) | 46 | 11 | Paris Saint-Germain | France | |
| MF | Paik Seung-ho | March 17, 1997 (aged 29) | 25 | 3 | Birmingham City | England | |
| MF | Kim Jin-gyu | February 24, 1997 (aged 29) | 20 | 3 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | South Korea | |
| MF | Lee Dong-gyeong | September 20, 1997 (aged 28) | 16 | 3 | Ulsan HD | South Korea | |
| MF | Bae Jun-ho | August 21, 2003 (aged 22) | 12 | 2 | Stoke City | England | |
| MF | Eom Ji-sung | May 9, 2002 (aged 24) | 8 | 2 | Swansea City | Wales | |
| MF | Yang Hyun-jun | May 25, 2002 (aged 24) | 8 | 0 | Celtic | Scotland | |
| FW | Son Heung-min (captain) | July 8, 1992 (aged 33) | 142 | 54 | Los Angeles FC | United States | |
| FW | Cho Gue-sung | January 25, 1998 (aged 28) | 42 | 10 | Midtjylland | Denmark | |
| FW | Oh Hyeon-gyu | April 12, 2001 (aged 25) | 26 | 6 | Beşiktaş | Turkey | |