World Cup 2026 · Group A · Matchday 2
What time is Czechia vs South Africa at World Cup 2026?
Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed
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Czechia vs South Africa kicks off Thu 18 Jun at 21:30 IST / 12:00 ET / 17:00 BST, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia. Group A, matchday 2.
Form & ranking
Czechia arrive as the higher-ranked side by FIFA world ranking, 19 places above South Africa. Czechia sit 41th in the world; South Africa are 60th. Rankings reflect the April 2026 FIFA list; form and pre-match status are drawn from verified fixtures only.
FIFA Men's World Ranking, 1 April 2026
Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.
| Zone | Region | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | US Eastern | 12:00 | Thu 18 Jun |
| CT | US Central | 11:00 | Thu 18 Jun |
| PT | US Pacific | 09:00 | Thu 18 Jun |
| BST | UK | 17:00 | Thu 18 Jun |
| CET | Central Europe | 18:00 | Thu 18 Jun |
| IST | India | 21:30 | Thu 18 Jun |
| GST | Gulf | 20:00 | Thu 18 Jun |
| JST | Japan | 01:00+1 | Fri 19 Jun |
| AEST | Australia East | 02:00+1 | Fri 19 Jun |
Where to watch
India: Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD), streaming via ZEE5 Paid at 21:30 IST. No DD Sports telecast; ZEE5 is a paid subscription. USA: Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish). UK: BBC, ITV / STV.
| Country / region | TV | Live stream | Cost | Kick-off (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 (HD) | ZEE5 | Paid | 21:30 IST |
| United States | Fox / FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish) | Fox Sports app, Telemundo app | 12:00 ET | |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV / STV | BBC iPlayer, ITVX | 17:00 BST | |
| Canada | Bell Media (TSN / CTV) | TSN.ca / TSN app | 12:00 ET | |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | 02:00+1 AEST | |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports | beIN / TOD | 20:00 GST |
Rights-holders confirmed June 2026 (FIFA, Zee Entertainment, and national broadcasters). Confirm local listings as kickoff nears.
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Match Facts
| Stage | Group stage, Group A, matchday 2 |
|---|---|
| Czechia (FIFA rank) | 41 |
| South Africa (FIFA rank) | 60 |
| Stadium | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| City | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-06-18T16:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
Group A standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | FIFA | Last / Next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | 15 | W 2-0 v RSA · v KOR |
| 2 | South Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 25 | W 2-1 v CZE · v MEX |
| 3 | Czechia • | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 41 | L 1-2 v KOR · v RSA |
| 4 | South Africa • | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 60 | L 0-2 v MEX · v CZE |
Top two (red bar) qualify; third place (shaded) may advance among the best eight. Last = most recent result; Next = upcoming opponent.
What is at stake
- Czechia can still finish in the top two. Goal margin could decide it.
- South Africa can still finish in the top two. Goal margin could decide it.
Other Group A fixtures
| Thu 11 Jun | Mexico vs South Africa | 2-0 |
| Fri 12 Jun | South Korea vs Czechia | 2-1 |
| Fri 19 Jun | Mexico vs South Korea | - |
| Thu 25 Jun | Czechia vs Mexico | - |
| Thu 25 Jun | South Africa vs South Korea | - |
Other Group A matches, matchday 2
| Fri 19 Jun | Mexico vs South Korea | – |
How to watch
The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →