MontrΓ©al Β· Halifax
Saskatoon
Kelowna
All FIFA kick-off times are officially published in Eastern Time (ET). CT = ET β 1 hr Β· MT = ET β 2 hrs Β· PT = ET β 3 hrs.
South Korea vs Czechia is the second match of Matchday 1 in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fixture takes place on June 11 at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. Both nations carry strong World Cup credentials β South Korea famously reached the semi-finals on home soil in 2002, whilst Czechia have been one of Europe's most consistent qualifiers for decades. Consequently, this opening-round clash promises genuine quality and intensity from the very first whistle.
For Canadian fans, this game kicks off at a very watchable 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM PT β a prime evening slot that works well for viewers across all major time zones, particularly on the West Coast. Furthermore, because Canada is a co-host of the 2026 tournament, domestic coverage across TSN, CTV and their French-language counterparts is expected to be broader and more enthusiastic than ever before. Group A's other matches are equally well-timed for Canadian audiences, with no fixture falling past midnight ET.
Completing Group A are Mexico and South Africa, making this a genuinely global foursome that spans three continents. Each side plays three group-stage matches, with the top two advancing automatically to the new Round of 32 β a knockout stage introduced for the first time at this expanded 48-team World Cup. In addition, the eight best third-placed teams from all twelve groups will also qualify, which means every result matters right through to the final matchday on 24 June.
Full Group A Schedule β 2026 World Cup (Canadian Times)
Below is the complete Group A fixture list with exact kick-off times for all three major Canadian time zones. Note that the final matchday on June 24 features simultaneous kick-offs for both Group A games β a FIFA rule designed to maintain fairness and prevent any tactical score-watching in the closing round of the group stage.
Where to Watch Group A in Canada
All 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be available to Canadian viewers on TSN and CTV in English, and on RDS and TVA Sports in French. Streaming is available through the TSN app and Crave for subscribers. Given that Canada is a co-host of the tournament, coverage is expected to be extraordinarily comprehensive β with dedicated pre-match shows, expert panels and post-match analysis throughout the group stage and beyond.
πΊ Official Canadian Broadcasters
CTV broadcasts selected matches free-to-air with no subscription required. TSN, RDS and TVA Sports offer full tournament coverage with a cable or streaming subscription.
π Featured Product
Olympikus Atmos Women's Sneaker β Comfort for every match day
Women's 101