Atlanta skyline at Piedmont Park — Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts World Cup 2026
Group A · Match 25 · Jun 18, 2026

Czech Republic VS South Africa

Date
Kickoff
16:00 UTC
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
City
Atlanta
Stage
Group A
Stage
Group A
Date
Capacity
71K
Roof
Indoor

Kickoff in your time zone

Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.

Eastern (NYC)
Thu, Jun 18, 12:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Thu, Jun 18, 9:00 AM
Mexico City
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00 AM
London (UK)
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00 PM

The teams

🇨🇿
FIFA rank#41
CoachIvan Hašek
CaptainTomáš Souček
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishFinal
🇿🇦
FIFA rank#60
CoachHugo Broos
CaptainRonwen Williams
Formation4-4-2
Best WC finishGroup stage

Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

FIFA tournament name Atlanta Stadium — capacity 71,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Atlanta.

Transit on match day
MARTA rail directly to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Vine City station) — best transit access of any 2026 USA venue
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, humid — 22-31°C, but matches climate-controlled
Airports
Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) — busiest in the world
Where to stay
Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead, Old Fourth Ward

Full travel guide: Atlanta World Cup 2026 host city →

Group A standings preview

All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.

Pot Team FIFA rank
1 🇲🇽 Mexico #15
2 🇰🇷 South Korea #25
3 🇨🇿 Czech Republic #41
4 🇿🇦 South Africa #60

Other Group A fixtures

Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.

Group A Jun 11 · 19:00 UTC
Mexico vs South Africa
Group A Jun 11 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
South Korea vs Czech Republic
Group A Jun 18 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Mexico vs South Korea
Group A Jun 24 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
Czech Republic vs Mexico
Group A Jun 24 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
South Africa vs South Korea

Other matches on

3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.

Group A 01:00 UTC (next day) · Guadalajara Stadium
Mexico vs South Korea
Group B 19:00 UTC · Los Angeles Stadium
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group B 22:00 UTC · Vancouver Stadium
Canada vs Qatar

Other matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group H Jun 15 · 16:00 UTC
Spain vs Cape Verde
Group H Jun 21 · 16:00 UTC
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Group C Jun 24 · 22:00 UTC
Morocco vs Haiti
Group K Jun 27 · 23:30 UTC
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan
R32 Jul 1 · 16:00 UTC
Group L winner vs Best Group E/H/I/J/K third-placed team

Czech Republic vs South Africa — FAQ

When is Czech Republic vs South Africa kicking off?
June 18, 2026 at 16:00 UTC (Mercedes-Benz Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is Czech Republic vs South Africa being played?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Atlanta Stadium) in Atlanta. Capacity 71,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group A fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Czech Republic's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. ČT · Nova Sport is the primary broadcaster in Czech Republic.
How do I get to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on match day?
MARTA rail directly to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Vine City station) — best transit access of any 2026 USA venue
Who else is in Group A?
Mexico, South Korea, Czech Republic, South Africa. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Thu, Jun 18, 12:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Thu, Jun 18, 9:00 AM · Mexico City: Thu, Jun 18, 10:00 AM · London (UK): Thu, Jun 18, 5:00 PM