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.
South Korea vs Czechia is the second match of Matchday 1 in Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game takes place on June 11 at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. Both nations are seasoned World Cup contenders β South Korea famously reached the semi-finals as hosts in 2002, while Czechia have consistently qualified and made deep runs throughout the tournament's history. In short, this shapes up as one of the more intriguing early matchups in the group stage.
For American soccer fans, this game kicks off at 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM MT / 7:00 PM PT β a solid evening time slot that works well across all four major US time zones, especially on the West Coast. Moreover, since the United States is a co-host of the 2026 tournament, domestic interest in the World Cup is at an all-time high. Group A's other fixtures are similarly well-scheduled for US viewers, with only the final-day games running past 9:00 PM ET.
Rounding out Group A are Mexico and South Africa, creating a globally diverse foursome spanning three continents. Each team plays three group-stage matches, with the top two advancing directly to the new Round of 32 β a knockout round introduced for this first-ever 48-team World Cup. In addition, the eight best third-placed teams from all twelve groups will also move on, meaning every result across all three matchdays carries genuine significance.
Full Group A Schedule β 2026 World Cup (US Times)
Here 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.
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, every game from the Round of 32 onward airs on the main FOX broadcast network β free over-the-air for most American households. Group-stage matches are split between FOX and FS1 in English, and between Telemundo and Universo in Spanish.
πΊ Official US Broadcasters
Starting with the Round of 32, every knockout match airs exclusively on main FOX. Group-stage games are divided between FOX and FS1. Check your local listings for exact channel assignments.
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