SPAIN23.9%·ARGENTINA20.7%·FRANCE16.8%·BRAZIL9.1%·ENGLAND7.5%·NETHERLANDS4.3%·PORTUGAL3.8%·GERMANY3.2%·SPAIN23.9%·ARGENTINA20.7%·FRANCE16.8%·BRAZIL9.1%·ENGLAND7.5%·NETHERLANDS4.3%·PORTUGAL3.8%·GERMANY3.2%·
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Matchday 8 · Group A
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
vs
South Africa
South Africa
AI match prediction
43%
29%
29%
Czech Republic windrawSouth Africa win
Kickoff in your timezone
Thu, Jun 18, 04:00 PM UTC
UTC
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Match preview

Our statistical model leans towards Czech Republic in this one — around 43% to win, with a 29% chance of a draw. The two meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Play the whole tournament forward in the simulator to see how far each side goes.

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How to watch

Broadcast guide and stream listings will appear here closer to kickoff.

Squads

Czech Republic
  • L. Horníček
    L. Horníček
    Goalkeeper
  • M. Jedlička
    M. Jedlička
    Goalkeeper
  • M. Kovář
    M. Kovář
    Goalkeeper
  • Š. Chaloupek
    Š. Chaloupek
    Defender
  • V. Coufal
    V. Coufal
    Defender
  • T. Holeš
    T. Holeš
    Defender
Key players →
South Africa
  • S. Chaine
    S. Chaine
    Goalkeeper
  • R. Goss
    R. Goss
    Goalkeeper
  • R. Leaner
    R. Leaner
    Goalkeeper
  • R. Williams
    R. Williams
    Goalkeeper
  • S. Kabini
    S. Kabini
    Defender
  • M. Mbokazi
    M. Mbokazi
    Defender
Key players →
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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