Atlanta Β· Boston
Houston Β· KC
Salt Lake City
Seattle Β· SF
All official FIFA kick-off times are in Eastern Time (ET). CT = ET β 1 hr Β· MT = ET β 2 hrs Β· PT = ET β 3 hrs.
Czechia vs South Africa is the third fixture in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for June 18 at the iconic Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. One of the most celebrated venues in American sports, the stadium holds over 71,000 fans and features a stunning retractable roof β making it one of the finest settings in the entire tournament. Czechia bring the tactical discipline and technical quality of Central European football, whilst South Africa arrive with the physical power and competitive fire that defines the African game. As a result, this shapes up as a compelling intercontinental clash.
For American soccer fans, this match is an absolute gift β kicking off at noon ET / 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM MT / 9:00 AM PT, it's a perfect midday fixture that works comfortably across all four US time zones. Moreover, it's played right on home soil in Atlanta, meaning fans in the Southeast can potentially attend in person. In contrast to the late-night Group A fixtures played in Mexico, this Atlanta match stands out as by far the most accessible kick-off in the entire group for domestic viewers.
Group A is rounded out by Mexico and South Korea, making it a genuinely global foursome spanning three continents. Each team plays three group-stage matches, with the top two advancing to the new Round of 32 β the knockout stage introduced for the first time at this expanded 48-team World Cup. Furthermore, the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups will also qualify, keeping the tension alive right through to the dramatic simultaneous final-day kick-offs on June 24.
Full Group A Schedule β 2026 World Cup (US Times)
Below is the complete Group A fixture list with exact kick-off times across all four major US time zones. Note that Matchday 3 on June 24 features simultaneous kick-offs for both Group A games β a standard FIFA rule to prevent any tactical score-watching in the final round of the group stage. This Atlanta match on June 18 is the clear standout for domestic viewing, landing at a midday slot that works for every American soccer fan regardless of their location.
Where to Watch Group A in the United States
Every 2026 FIFA World Cup match will be broadcast in the United States across both English and Spanish platforms. In addition, all matches from the Round of 32 onward air on the main FOX broadcast network β free over-the-air for most American households. The Czechia vs South Africa match in Atlanta may be broadcast locally on FOX 5 Atlanta as well as on national FOX or FS1 β check your local listings for confirmation.
πΊ Official US Broadcasters
Starting with the Round of 32, every knockout match airs exclusively on main FOX. Group-stage games are split between FOX and FS1. Check your local listings for exact channel assignments.
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