World Cup matches today: 4 teams play second group game on Thursday | OneFootball

Eight national teams take the field in the World Cup this Thursday (18)

The 2026 World Cup continues at full speed this Thursday (18), with four matches kicking off the second round of the group stage. In short, Groups A and B will be in action, with two games from each group.

What World Cup matches are on today?

What are the details of Czech Republic vs South Africa?

First of all, the Czech Republic and South Africa face off this Thursday (18) at 1 p.m. (Brasília time) at Atlanta Stadium, in a match valid for the second round of Group A at the World Cup. Cazé TV, on YouTube, will broadcast the match live.

It is worth noting that both teams need to bounce back at the World Cup. That is because both lost in the opening round. While South Africa were beaten 2-0 by Mexico, South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1.

And what about the match between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina?

On the other hand, Switzerland and Bosnia face off starting at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (18) in Los Angeles, United States. The match is valid for the second round of Group B of the 2026 World Cup. It should be noted that Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube) and SporTV (subscription channel) will broadcast the clash.

In short, Switzerland come into their second group-stage match after conceding a late equalizer to Qatar in their opener. Bosnia, meanwhile, also head into the second round after a 1-1 draw against Canada.

What are the details of Canada vs Qatar?

The penultimate World Cup match this Thursday (18) starts at 7 p.m. (Brasília time). At BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada and Qatar face each other in the second round of Group B, with live coverage from Cazé TV on YouTube.

It is important to remember that, in the first round, Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia. In addition, Qatar also opened with a 1-1 scoreline, but against Switzerland. With those results, the teams facing each other this Thursday (18) earned their first point in World Cup history.

Which match wraps up Thursday (18) at the World Cup?

In short, the match that closes out Thursday (18) at the World Cup is between Mexico and South Korea. The teams face off starting at 10 p.m. (Brasília time) at Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, in the second round of Group A at the 2026 World Cup.

It is worth highlighting that Mexico and South Korea share the lead in Group A after the first round of the World Cup group stage. While the Mexican national team beat South Africa 2-0 in the opener, the Koreans defeated the Czech Republic 2-1.

Are there any Flamengo players in action this Thursday (18)?

No! It should be noted that, this Thursday (18), no Flamengo player called up for the World Cup will take the field. In total, Fla had nine players called up to compete in the 2026 World Cup.

While Carlo Ancelotti called up Danilo, Lucas Paquetá, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, Marcelo Bielsa, of Ecuador, called up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela. Finally, Ecuador have Plata and Colombia have Jorge Carrascal.

It is important to point out that the Brazil national team opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco last Saturday (13). On the other hand, Ecuador lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast, while Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia on Monday (15). Finally, the first match for Colombia’s Carrascal was on Wednesday (17), when the team beat Uzbekistan 3-1.

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