Czechia faces South Africa in do-or-die World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Czechia takes on South Africa in a crucial World Cup match today at 5pm UK time. Both teams are looking to recover after losing their opening games, with Czechia narrowly defeated by South Korea and South Africa being outclassed by Mexico. South Africa's effort is hampered by two red cards received in their last match, leaving them without key players for this game. The current FIFA World Rankings position Czechia at 40th and South Africa at 60th, highlighting the disparity in expectations as they meet in tournament play.
- •Match scheduled for 5pm UK time on June 18.
- •Czechia lost narrowly to South Korea in their opening game.
- •South Africa was convincingly defeated by Mexico, facing two red card suspensions.
- •Czechia is favored, ranked 40th, compared to South Africa's 60th.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW: Czechia look to get up and running against South Africa
"Jack Buchanan, Chief EFL EditorCzechia will be hoping to get their tournament up and running today when they take on South Africa, with both sides having lost their opening game against South Korea an...
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