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The FIFA World Cup 2026 sees the second match day of group stage games as Group A and Group B teams are in action on Thursday and Friday.
In Group A, Czechia take on South Africa to kick off the action, with Mexico facing South Korea later in the day. Canada go up against Qatar as Switzerland face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B.
FIFA World Cup Matches Today
- Czechia vs South Africa – June 18 – 21:30 IST – Atlanta Stadium
- Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – June 19 – 00:30 IST – Los Angeles Stadium
- Canada vs Qatar – June 19 – 03:30 IST – BC Place Vancouver
- Mexico vs South Korea – June 19 – 06:30 IST – Guadalajara Stadium
FIFA World Cup Standings
Group A Points Table: Mexico and South Korea opened their campaigns with victories and sit first and second respectively, both on three points. Mexico hold a slight advantage thanks to a superior goal difference after a 2-0 win, while South Korea prevailed 2-1. Czechia and South Africa are still seeking their first points following opening-match defeats, making the next round of fixtures crucial for both sides.
Group
B Points Table: Group B is perfectly balanced after the first set of matches, with Switzerland, Canada, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina all drawing 1-1 and collecting one point each. Every team has an identical record, having scored and conceded one goal. With no side able to gain an early advantage, the group remains completely open, and the next matches could significantly shape the qualification race.
When And Where To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Live In India?
Television
Football fans can watch the matches live on:
- Unite8 Sports 1
- Unite8 Sports 1 HD
- Unite8 Sports 2
- Unite8 Sports 2 HD
Live Streaming
The matches will be streamed live on:
- ZEE5 App
- ZEE5 Website
Czechia vs South Africa Likely 11s
Czechia: Kovar; Coufal, Chaloupek, Hranac, Krejci, Zeleny; Soucek, Provod; Sojka, Sulc, Schick.
South Africa: Williams; Mudau, Okon, Mbokazi, Sibisi, Modiba; Mokoena, Mbatha, Adams; Foster, Rayners.
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Likely 11s
Switzerland: Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Aebischer, Xhaka, Freuler; Ndoye, Embolo, Vargas.
Bosnia and Herzegovina:Vasilj, Dedic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac; Bajraktarevic, Tahirovic, Basic, Memic; Demirovic, Lukic.
Canada vs Qatar Likely 11s
Canada: Crepeau; Johnston, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea; Kone, Eustaquio, Buchanan, Ahmed; David, Larin.
Qatar: Abunada; Aloui, Pedro Miguel, Khoukhi, Homam Ahmed; Madibo, Laye, Jassem Gaber; Afif, Edmilson, Abdurisag.
Mexico vs South Africa Likely 11s
Mexico: Rangel; Gallardo, Vasquez, Alvarez, Sanchez; Mora, Lira, Fidalgo; Quinones, Alvarado, Jimenez.
South Africa:Kim Seunggyu; Kim Minjae, Lee Hanbeom, Lee Kihyuk; Seol Youngwoo, Lee Taeseok, Hwang Inbeom, Paik Seungho; Lee Kangin, Lee Jaesung; Son Heungmin.
