The tournament co-hosts will qualify on 18 June as Group A winners - and meet a third-placed team from Groups C, E, F, H or I in the Round of 32 in Mexico City on 30 June - if:
They defeat Korea Republic, and Czechia do not beat South Africa.
After victory over Czechia in their opening match, Hong Myungbo's men will qualify as Group A winners if:
They defeat Mexico, and South Africa do not beat Czechia.
The 2010 hosts were beaten by Mexico first time out and will be eliminated if:
They lose to Czechia, and Korea Republic avoid defeat against Mexico.
Veteran coach Miroslav Koubek knows his side will be knocked out if:
They lose to South Africa, and Mexico avoid defeat against Korea Republic.
After Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Qatar v Switzerland ended in the same scoreline, none of the four teams can secure qualification, or be eliminated, in their second match.
Taking a minimum of four points from their next two games will guarantee a place in the Round of 32 as either group winners or runners-up.
Information on Groups C-L will follow after all teams in the group have played one match.
Sources: FIFA Official
