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Group A
Predicted table
| # | Team | FIFA | Rating | xPts | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico ★ Jesús Gallardo | #15 | 80 | 6.8 | Advance · R32 |
| 2 | South Korea ★ Son Heung-min | #25 | 77 | 5.2 | Advance · R32 |
| 3 | Czechia ★ Vladimír Darida | #41 | 74 | 3.5 | 3rd — playoff |
| 4 | South Africa ★ Sipho Chaine | #60 | 72 | 2.4 | Eliminated |
Predicted from squad strength. Top two advance to the Round of 32; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.