Match 25 · Group Stage · Group A
Czechiavs
South Africa
Kickoff
- Stadium:
- · Atlanta
- Czechia:
- South Africa:
- UTC:
Venue
- Stadium:
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- City:
- Atlanta, USA
- Capacity:
- 71,000
- Coords:
- 33.76°N 84.40°W
The story of this one
Czechia meet South Africa at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, June 18, 2026, match 25 of the tournament and the pivot of the group — by now both sides know exactly what a win is worth. Group A sends its top two through automatically, with the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advancing — so neither side can afford a flat ninety minutes.
Atlanta provides the stage — hosts a semi-final and is among the tournament’s busiest venues across the group and knockout rounds. Kickoff is 12:00 stadium time (EDT); fans of Czechia and South Africa can check the exact hour back home in the times panel below.
Make your pick
Doubles this match — use them wisely
AI panel — Phase 3
Multi-model probabilities (labelled model confidence, never odds) land here with the simulation engine.