Czech Republic and South Africa prepare for World Cup showdown on Thursday

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Czech Republic and South Africa prepare for World Cup showdown on Thursday
Summary

Czech Republic and South Africa are set to face each other on Thursday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium as part of the World Cup. The match will kick off at 17:00 and will be broadcast live on BBC One. Both teams come into the match following disappointing results, with the Czech Republic losing 2-1 to South Korea and South Africa suffering a 2-0 defeat against Mexico. The starting lineups feature players key to each team's strategy, and fans are eager to see how each side responds after their recent performances.

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  • Czech Republic lost 2-1 to South Korea in their last match
  • South Africa fell 2-0 to Mexico last time out
  • Match takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
  • Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00
  • Broadcasted live on BBC One
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  • 4:05 PMYahoo SportsPREVIEW | Czech Republic vs South Africa: team news, lineups, predictions (World Cup 18/06)
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Czech Republic and South Africa face off this Thursday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in World Cup. The match will be broadcast live at 17:00 on BBC One.In their last game, Czech Republic lost 2-1 again...

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