How to watch Czechia vs South Africa: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A fixture

Czechia vs South Africa Kick-Off time: Thursday, June 18 | 5pm BST / 12pm ET / 2am AEST (Fri)

Watch free on BBC (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil)

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Czechia vs South Africa, from Atlanta, features two teams who suffered defeats in their opening Group A matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026, and you can live stream the game around the world for free.

South Africa's fixture against co-hosts Mexico in the tournament opener always looked like a tricky start, and so it proved. The Bafana Bafana were well beaten 2-0 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and ended the game with nine men, as midfielders Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane were sent off — both will be suspended for the clash with Czechia. It leaves head coach Hugo Broos with a selection headache in the middle of the park, and a defeat would further dent their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages for the first time.

Captain Ladislav Krejci's header gave Czechia the lead in their opening match against South Korea in Guadalajara, only for goals Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu to consign Miroslav Koubek's side to defeat. The Czechs did, though, cause penalty-box chaos with a succession of set pieces and long throws throughout. With Mexico still to come, Czechia will be desperate to make that count against South Africa as they try to find their way out of the group stage for the first time since 1990.

So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Czechia vs South Africa for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How to watch Czechia vs South Africa for free

Czechia vs South Africa is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.

🇬🇧 UK: BBC (English commentary)

🇦🇺 Australia: SBS On Demand (English commentary)

🇧🇷 Brazil: CazéTV's YouTube (no account required)

🇧🇪 Belgium: RTBF / VRT

🇨🇿 Czechia: CT Sport

🇫🇷 France: M6

🇩🇪 Germany: ZDF

🇮🇪 Ireland: RTE Player (English commentary)

🇳🇱 Netherlands: NOS

🇳🇿 New Zealand: TVNZ

🇿🇦 South Africa: SABC

🇨🇭 Switzerland: SRF Play / RTS Play / RSI Play

🇹🇷 Turkey: TRT

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How to watch Czechia vs South Africa in the US

US viewers can watch Czechia vs South Africa on Fox.

You can watch every World Cup game on Fox and FS1 which are available on cord-cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.

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How to watch Czechia vs South Africa in the UK

UK customers are in luck as they can stream Czechia vs South Africa for free on BBC. Live coverage is available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).

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How to watch Czechia vs South Africa in Australia

Czechia vs South Africa will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.

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How to watch Czechia vs South Africa in Canada

In Canada, TSN will be broadcasting Czechia vs South Africa.

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Czechia vs South Africa: Match Information

What time does Czechia vs South Africa start?

Czechia vs South Africa kicks-off at 5pm BST / 12pm ET on Thursday, June 18. That's 2am AEST on Friday, June 19 in Australia.

What are the squads for Czechia vs South Africa?

Czechia

Goalkeepers: Lukas Hornicek (Braga), Matej Kovar (PSV Eindhoven), Jindrich Stanek (Slavia Prague).

Defenders: Vladimir Coufal (Hoffenheim), David Doudera (Slavia Prague), Tomas Holes (Slavia Prague), Robin Hranac (Hoffenheim), Stepan Chaloupek (Slavia Prague), David Jurasek (Slavia Prague), Ladislav Krejci (Wolverhampton), Jaroslav Zeleny (Sparta Prague), David Zima (Slavia Prague).

Midfielders: Lukas Cerv (Viktoria Plzen), Vladimir Darida (Hradec Kralove), Lukas Provod (Slavia Prague), Michal Sadilek (Slavia Prague), Hugo Sochurek (Sparta Prague), Alexandr Sojka (Viktoria Plzen), Tomas Soucek (West Ham), Pavel Sulc (Olympique Lyonnais), Denis Visinsky (Viktoria Plzen).

Forwards: Adam Hlozek (Hoffenheim), Tomas Chory (Slavia Prague), Mojmir Chytil (Slavia Prague), Jan Kuchta (Sparta Prague), Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen).

South Africa

Goalkeepers: Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns), Ricardo Goss (Siwelele), Sipho Chaine (Orlando Pirates).

Defenders: Khuliso Mudau, Aubrey Modiba, Khulumani Ndamane (all Mamelodi Sundowns), Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union), Bradley Cross (Kaizer Chiefs), Thabang Matuludi (Polokwane City), Nkosinathi Sibisi, Kamogelo Sebelebele (both Orlando Pirates), Ime Okon (Hannover), Samukele Kabini (Molde FK), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire).

Midfielders: Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams (both Mamelodi Sundowns), Thalente Mbatha (Orlando Pirates).

Forwards: Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Evidence Makgopa, Relebohile Mofokeng (all Orlando Pirates), Lyle Foster (Burnley), Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns), Thapelo Maseko (AEL Limassol).

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Group A TablePosition

Team

GD

Points

1

Mexico

2

3

2

South Korea

1

3

3

Czechia

-1

0

4

South Africa

-2

0

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