Group A · Match 25 · Jun 18, 2026
Czech Republic VS South Africa
- 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
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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