Czech Republic and South Africa prepare for World Cup showdown on Thursday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
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.
- •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 Sports — PREVIEW | Czech Republic vs South Africa: team news, lineups, predictions (World Cup 18/06)
"South Africa will face Czechia on Thursday in Georgia in the opening match of Round 2 at the FIFA World Cup, with both sides still looking to earn their first point in the group.South Africa are still...
"Czechia and South Africa face off on Thursday in Georgia in the opening fixture of Round 2 at the FIFA World Cup, with both sides aiming to collect their first point of the tournament.Czechia come int...
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:30 AMSouth Africa predicted lineup and team news vs Czechia
South Africa will face Czechia on Thursday in Georgia in the opening match of Round 2 at the FIFA World Cup, with both sides still looking to earn their first point in the group.South Africa are still...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:30 AMCzechia vs South Africa – Match preview and team news
Czechia and South Africa meet on Thursday in the first match of the FIFA World Cup Round 2 in Georgia as both teams search for their first point of the campaign.Czechia vs South Africa – Match previ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:30 AMCzechia vs South Africa– Predicted lineup and team news
Czechia and South Africa face off on Thursday in Georgia in the opening fixture of Round 2 at the FIFA World Cup, with both sides aiming to collect their first point of the tournament.Czechia come int...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:05 PMPREVIEW | Czech Republic vs South Africa: team news, lineups, predictions (World Cup 18/06)
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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