The World Cup 2026 Group Stage continues on Thursday evening as teams play their second round of fixtures across North America. We have all the details on TV channels, live streams, and kick-off times for every match.
Thursday's World Cup Fixtures
The group stage action this Thursday promises another blockbusting line-up of three pivotal fixtures that could decide who advances to the knockout rounds. There is also one tie taking place in the early hours of Friday morning for those in the United Kingdom.
Czechia vs South Africa
Czechia will lock horns with South Africa on Thursday with kick-off officially scheduled for 5pm in the UK. This highly anticipated Group A encounter will take place at the state-of-the-art Atlanta Stadium in Georgia. Fans in the UK can enjoy the entire match completely free to watch on terrestrial television via the BBC. For those on the move, the action will also be available to stream live for free via the BBC iPlayer website and app.
Switzerland vs Bosnia
Switzerland are set to face off against Bosnia and Herzegovina later that evening, with the match kicking off at 8pm. This crucial Group B fixture will be hosted at the spectacular SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This European showdown will be broadcast completely free to watch live across the UK on ITV1. Viewers looking to stream the game digitally can access the coverage for free on any compatible device using the ITVX platform.
Canada vs Qatar
Co-hosts Canada will welcome Qatar for a late-night thriller that is scheduled to kick off at 11pm on Thursday. This massive Group B clash is being held on Canadian soil at BC Place in Vancouver. UK broadcasting rights ensure that this fixture is entirely free to watch on the BBC. Fans can also access a completely free live stream of the game through the comprehensive BBC iPlayer service.
Mexico vs South Korea
The final match of this thrilling block features co-hosts Mexico taking on South Korea at 2am in the early hours of Friday morning. This high-octane Group A battle will be staged in front of a raucous crowd at the energetic Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico. Despite the late-night time slot, the match remains completely free to watch for UK audiences on ITV1. Hardcore supporters staying up or catching up can stream every minute free of charge through ITVX.
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