South Korea vs South Africa — World Cup 2026 in Mexico City
South Korea vs South Africa kicks off on June 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (Eastern Time) at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The venue is known as Mexico City Stadiumduring the World Cup under FIFA's clean-venue policy. Stadium capacity is 87,000. This is a Group A group-stage fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Below is the match-day travel brief: how to get to the stadium, where to stay in Mexico City, what the trip will cost, and related fixtures at the same venue and for both teams. For the full city playbook, see the Mexico City travel guide, or jump to the full World Cup 2026 schedule.
Last updated: April 2026
Match details
- Date
- June 23, 2026
- Kickoff
- 8:00 PM ET
- Stadium
- Estadio Azteca (FIFA name: Mexico City Stadium)
- Capacity
- 87,000
- Group
- Group A
How do I get to Estadio Azteca for South Korea vs South Africa?
Estadio Azteca is in southern Mexico City, 14 miles (22 km) from the Zócalo. Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña plus the Tren Ligero light rail goes directly to Estadio Azteca station in 45-60 minutes for about MXN $10 (USD $0.60). Uber typically runs USD $10-20.
For the full match-day transport playbook, read the full Mexico City guide →
Where should I stay for South Korea vs South Africa in Mexico City?
Roma Norte, Condesa, and Polanco are the go-to neighbourhoods at MXN $3,000-6,500 per night (USD $180-380). All give solid Metro access to Estadio Azteca plus strong food and nightlife.
See neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood pricing and booking timing in the full Mexico City accommodation section →
What does South Korea vs South Africa cost to attend?
Group-stage face-value tickets in Mexico City start around USD $120 (Category 4) and run to USD $620+ for Category 1. Add flights, 3-4 nights accommodation at the ranges above, match-day transport, and USD $60-100/day for food and drink. Use the calculator for a personalised total based on your origin city and group size.
Open the cost calculator →What other matches are being played in Mexico City?
- Mexico vs South Africa — June 11, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Mexico City (Estadio Azteca)
What other World Cup matches is South Korea playing?
- South Korea vs Czechia — June 11, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Guadalajara (Estadio Akron)
- Mexico vs South Korea — June 18, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Guadalajara (Estadio Akron)
What other World Cup matches is South Africa playing?
- Mexico vs South Africa — June 11, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Mexico City (Estadio Azteca)
- Czechia vs South Africa — June 18, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is South Korea vs South Africa at the World Cup 2026?
- South Korea vs South Africa kicks off on June 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (Eastern Time) as part of Group A in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.
- Where is South Korea vs South Africa being played?
- The match is at Estadio Azteca (FIFA tournament name: Mexico City Stadium) in Mexico City. Stadium capacity is 87,000.
- How do I get to Estadio Azteca for World Cup 2026?
- Estadio Azteca is in southern Mexico City, 14 miles (22 km) from the Zócalo. Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña plus the Tren Ligero light rail goes directly to Estadio Azteca station in 45-60 minutes for about MXN $10 (USD $0.60). Uber typically runs USD $10-20.
- Where should I stay for South Korea vs South Africa in Mexico City?
- Roma Norte, Condesa, and Polanco are the go-to neighbourhoods at MXN $3,000-6,500 per night (USD $180-380). All give solid Metro access to Estadio Azteca plus strong food and nightlife.
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Written by Steve Hadfield, founder of GamePlan.travel. Steve has attended EPL matches at the Emirates and Old Trafford, the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG, and the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.