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Czechia faces South Africa in World Cup Group A match today

BBC News • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Czechia faces South Africa in World Cup Group A match today
Summary

Czechia and South Africa meet at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 18 at 12 p.m. local time in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This match marks South Africa's return to the World Cup after a 16-year absence, while Czechia has not participated since 2006. Both teams are seeking to advance in the tournament after qualifying through their respective confederations. The match will be broadcast on Fox and available for streaming on fubo. Czechia aims to win its first group stage match since 1990, while South Africa looks to build on its previous World Cup experience.

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Key Details
  • •Match kicks off at 12 p.m. local time
  • •Czechia hasn't played in the World Cup since 2006
  • •South Africa returns after last competing in 2010
  • •Broadcast on Fox and streaming on fubo
  • •Teams seek group stage success after long absences
Latest Updates
  • 5:44 PMBBC News — Czech Republic vs South Africa LIVE: Watch FIFA World Cup Group A TV stream, score, commentary & updates - BBC
  • 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — How to live stream Czech Republic vs South Africa: FIFA World Cup 2026, TV channel
  • 1:30 PMKotaku — How to Watch Czechia vs South Africa Free Live Stream: World Cup 2026 From Anywhere - Kotaku
  • 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Where to watch Czechia vs. South Africa live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Group A match
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