Montreal Β· Halifax
Regina Β· Saskatoon
Victoria Β· Kelowna
All FIFA kick-off times are officially announced in Eastern Time (ET). PT = ET β 3 hrs Β· CT = ET β 1 hr Β· MT = ET β 2 hrs.
The opening match of Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup features Mexico against South Africa on June 11 at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Playing on home soil, Mexico will enjoy a massive crowd advantage; nevertheless, South Africa arrives as a genuine threat after impressing in qualifying. Notably, these two sides also met in the opener of the 2010 World Cup, drawing 1β1 in a match that captivated the planet.
For Canadian fans, this kick-off falls at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM PT β a perfect daytime window that requires no late nights or early alarms. In addition to the opener, Group A features five more matches spread across Mexico and the United States over the following two weeks. Since Canada is co-hosting the tournament, there has rarely been a better time to follow every game from the comfort of home.
Group A is rounded out by South Korea and Czechia, two nations with considerable World Cup pedigree. Although Mexico is the clear favourite as a host nation, the group remains highly competitive. In fact, every result matters from the very first whistle, since only the top two sides β plus potentially the best third-place finisher β will advance to the knockout rounds.
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. Keep in mind that the final matchday on June 24 features simultaneous kick-offs for both Group A matches β a FIFA rule designed to ensure fair play and prevent any tactical score-watching between teams.
Where to Watch Group A in Canada
All 2026 FIFA World Cup matches will be broadcast in Canada 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. Since Canada is a co-host of the tournament, coverage is expected to be extensive across all platforms throughout the group stage and beyond.
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