What World Cup matches are on Thursday? Times and where to watch

Mariana Delgado
By Mariana Delgado
Updated June 15, 2026
Last updated: June 15 at 05:28 AM
There are 4 World Cup matches on Thursday, June 18. The standout is Czechia vs South Africa. Also on: Switzerland–Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada–Qatar, Mexico–South Korea. Every kickoff is converted to your time zone and the rest of Latin America's, with the Spanish channel for each game.
🇨🇿 Czechia vs South Africa 🇿🇦
Group A
📍 Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta, GA

Czechia (UEFA) meet South Africa (CAF) in Group A.

ET12:00 PM
CT10:00 AM
ART1:00 PM
COT11:00 AM
PT9:00 AM
CEST6:00 PM
Match details & full guide
🇨🇭 Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦
Group B
📍 SoFi Stadium · Inglewood, CA

Switzerland face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B.

ET3:00 PM
CT1:00 PM
ART4:00 PM
COT2:00 PM
PT12:00 PM
CEST9:00 PM
Match details & full guide
🇨🇦 Canada vs Qatar 🇶🇦
Group B
📍 BC Place · Vancouver

Host nation Canada play Qatar in front of home fans.

ET6:00 PM
CT4:00 PM
ART7:00 PM
COT5:00 PM
PT3:00 PM
CEST12:00 AM
Match details & full guide
🇲🇽 Mexico vs South Korea 🇰🇷
Group A
📍 Estadio Akron · Zapopan (Guadalajara)

Host nation Mexico play South Korea in front of home fans.

ET11:00 PM
CT9:00 PM
ART12:00 AM
COT10:00 PM
PT8:00 PM
CEST5:00 AM
Match details & full guide

How to watch in Spanish

Every on Thursday match is available in Spanish in the US. Czechia vs South Africa and the other marquee games air free over the air on Telemundo — all you need is a digital antenna, no cable. Universo adds extra coverage on cable, and Peacock streams all 4 of the day's matches in Spanish on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, phones and smart TVs, so you can follow the whole day without a cable subscription.

Times use US Eastern as your zone. Full schedule

Frequently asked questions

How many World Cup matches are on Thursday?+

4 matches on Thursday, June 18.

Where can I watch the on Thursday matches free in Spanish?+

The marquee games air free over the air on Telemundo (just a digital antenna, no cable); Universo adds cable coverage, and Peacock streams every match in Spanish.

What time is the first match on Thursday?+

Czechia vs South Africa kicks off first, at 12:00 PM ET.

What time is the last match on Thursday?+

Mexico vs South Korea closes the day, at 11:00 PM ET.

What is the biggest match on Thursday?+

Czechia vs South Africa.

What channel shows the on Thursday matches?+

In Spanish: Telemundo (free over the air) and Universo on TV, and Peacock for streaming. The biggest games are on Telemundo; the full slate is on Peacock.