All times below are in South African time.

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Spain vs Austria
Kickoff: 21:00 SAST
Round: Round of 32

Friday, 3 July 2026

Portugal vs Croatia
Kickoff: 01:00 SAST
Round: Round of 32

Switzerland vs Algeria
Kickoff: 05:00 SAST
Round: Round of 32

Australia vs Egypt
Kickoff: 20:00 SAST
Round: Round of 32

Saturday, 4 July 2026

Argentina vs Cape Verde
Kickoff: 00:00 SAST
Round: Round of 32

Colombia vs Ghana
Kickoff: 03:30 SAST
Round: Round of 32

Canada vs Morocco
Kickoff: 19:00 SAST
Round: Round of 16

Paraguay vs France
Kickoff: 23:00 SAST
Round: Round of 16

Sunday, 5 July 2026

Brazil vs Norway
Kickoff: 22:00 SAST
Round: Round of 16

Monday, 6 July 2026

Mexico vs England
Kickoff: 02:00 SAST
Round: Round of 16

Winner of Portugal vs Croatia vs Winner of Spain vs Austria
Kickoff: 21:00 SAST
Round: Round of 16

Tuesday, 7 July 2026

United States vs Belgium
Kickoff: 02:00 SAST
Round: Round of 16

Winner of Argentina vs Cape Verde vs Winner of Australia vs Egypt
Kickoff: 18:00 SAST
Round: Round of 16

Winner of Switzerland vs Algeria vs Winner of Colombia vs Ghana
Kickoff: 22:00 SAST
Round: Round of 16

Quarterfinals

Thursday, 9 July 2026
Winner of Paraguay vs France vs Winner of Canada vs Morocco
Kickoff: 22:00 SAST

Friday, 10 July 2026
Winner of the 6 July Round of 16 match vs Winner of United States vs Belgium
Kickoff: 21:00 SAST

Saturday, 11 July 2026
Winner of Brazil vs Norway vs Winner of Mexico vs England
Kickoff: 23:00 SAST

Sunday, 12 July 2026
Winner of the two 7 July Round of 16 matches
Kickoff: 03:00 SAST

Semifinals

Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Semifinal 1
Kickoff: 21:00 SAST

Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Semifinal 2
Kickoff: 21:00 SAST

Third Place Playoff

Saturday, 18 July 2026
Kickoff: 23:00 SAST

Final

Sunday, 19 July 2026
Kickoff: 21:00 SAST

There are some huge fixtures coming up, but USA vs Belgium, Mexico vs England, Brazil vs Norway and Paraguay vs France should be some of the biggest games to watch in the next few days.

Which match are you most looking forward to?

Both teams progressed through the Round of 32 and now have their sights set on a place in the quarter-finals.

USA vs Belgium Match Details

Date: Monday, 6 July 2026

Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington

Kickoff Times

• Eastern Time (ET): 8:00 pm

• South Africa (SAST): 2:00 am on Tuesday, 7 July

The six-hour time difference means fans in South Africa will need to stay up late or set an early alarm to catch the match live.

What's at Stake?

This is a straight knockout match, so there must be a winner.

If the scores are level after 90 minutes, the match will go to:

• 30 minutes of extra time

• A penalty shootout if the scores are still level

The winner will advance to the quarter-finals, while the losing team's World Cup journey comes to an end.

Players to Watch

USA

• Christian Pulisic

• Malik Tillman

• Weston McKennie

• Tim Weah

Belgium

• Kevin De Bruyne

• Romelu Lukaku

• Jérémy Doku

• Youri Tielemans

Belgium come into the match after a dramatic comeback victory over Senegal, while the United States secured a convincing win over Bosnia and Herzegovina to reach the Round of 16.

It promises to be one of the standout matches of the Round of 16.

Who do you think will come out on top? Can the USA make the quarter-finals on home soil, or will Belgium's experience prove too much?

Bafana Bafana will play South Korea in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match on Thursday, 25 June 2026.

The match will take place at Monterrey Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico, with kick-off scheduled for 03:00 SAST.

Match details:

Teams: South Africa vs South Korea
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
Group: Group A
Date in South Africa: Thursday, 25 June 2026
Kick-off time: 03:00 SAST
Venue: Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey, Mexico
Where to watch in South Africa: SuperSport

For South African football fans, the important time to note is 3:00 AM on Thursday morning. This is Bafana Bafana’s final group-stage match, and it could be an important game in deciding whether South Africa can stay in the tournament.

South Korea have already shown they can be dangerous in Group A, while Bafana Bafana will need a disciplined performance and a positive result to give themselves the best chance of progressing.

The match should be available to watch in South Africa on SuperSport, with coverage expected around kick-off.

Match: South Africa vs Czechia
Date: Friday, 19 June 2026 (SAST)
Kick-off Time: 00:00 SAST (Midnight)
Venue: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group A

South Africa will be looking to bounce back after their opening match against Mexico, while Czechia will also be searching for points after their defeat to South Korea. With both teams currently on zero points, this fixture could play a major role in deciding who remains in contention for a place in the knockout stages.

Can Bafana Bafana secure their first win of the tournament and keep their World Cup hopes alive? Share your predictions below.

Mexico opened the scoring in the 9th minute through Julián Quiñones after a defensive error allowed the forward a clear opportunity in front of goal. Despite some promising moments from South Africa, Mexico remained the more dangerous side throughout the first half.

The turning point came shortly after halftime when South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole received a red card, reducing Bafana to ten men. Mexico continued to press their advantage and doubled their lead in the 67th minute when veteran striker Raúl Jiménez headed home from close range.

Things went from bad to worse for South Africa late in the match as Themba Zwane was shown a second red card, leaving Bafana with only nine players on the field for the closing stages. Mexico's César Montes was also sent off in stoppage time, but by then the result was already beyond doubt.

While the result is disappointing for South African supporters, Bafana still have two crucial Group A fixtures remaining against the Czech Republic and South Korea. Positive spells of play were evident, but discipline and defensive mistakes ultimately proved costly against an experienced Mexican side playing in front of their home crowd.

Full-Time Result

Mexico 2-0 South Africa

Goals

• Julián Quiñones (9')

• Raúl Jiménez (67')

Red Cards

• Sphephelo Sithole (South Africa)

• Themba Zwane (South Africa)

• César Montes (Mexico)

Can Bafana bounce back in their next group match, or has this defeat already put their knockout-stage hopes under serious pressure?

Match Details

• Fixture: Mexico vs South Africa (Bafana Bafana)

• Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group A

• Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026

• Kick-off Time: 21:00 SAST

• Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico

The match marks a historic World Cup opener and brings back memories of the 2010 tournament, when South Africa and Mexico also played the opening match, which ended 1-1.

Can Bafana Cause an Upset?

Mexico enter the tournament as hosts and favourites, but Hugo Broos' side has already shown they can compete against stronger opposition. With players such as Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena and Lyle Foster expected to feature, South Africa will be hoping to start their World Cup journey with a positive result.

South African Viewing Time

Set your reminders:

• Kick-off: 21:00 (9:00 PM) SAST

• Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026

Will Bafana Bafana repeat the heroics of Siphiwe Tshabalala's famous opening goal in 2010, or will Mexico make home advantage count? Share your score predictions below!