Written by Megan Taylor, sports reporter covering international sports since 2020

FIFA World Cup 2026 matches continue on Thursday, June 18, with four group-stage games across the United States, Canada and Mexico as Czechia, South Africa, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Qatar, Mexico and South Korea return to action.

Day eight of the tournament brings games from Atlanta Stadium, Los Angeles Stadium, BC Place Vancouver Stadium and Estadio Guadalajara Stadium. The schedule matters because the 48-team tournament is already moving quickly, with every group-stage point shaping the path toward the knockout rounds.

For more coverage on the opening match of the day, read Czechia vs South Africa Set For Key World Cup Group A Clash In Atlanta, while full tournament information is available on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 page.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches For June 18

Czechia face South Africa in Group A at 12:00 p.m. ET at Atlanta Stadium, with the match airing on FOX.

Switzerland meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B at 3:00 p.m. ET at Los Angeles Stadium, also on FOX.

Canada then play Qatar in Group B at 6:00 p.m. ET at BC Place Vancouver Stadium, with coverage on FS1.

The final match of the day sees Mexico take on South Korea in Group A at 9:00 p.m. ET at Estadio Guadalajara Stadium, with the game airing on FOX.

How To Watch The Tournament

All FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will air on FOX or FOX Sports, with streaming also available through FOX One and the FOX Sports apps.

Viewers can also watch through FIFA+ and select YouTube streams where available. Other listed options include FOX Sports 1, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV and Peacock for Spanish-language coverage.

What Comes Next

The United States return on Friday, June 19, against Australia at Seattle Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 p.m. PT and 3:00 p.m. ET.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, with the final set for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.