Second round of the 2026 World Cup starts this Thursday (18) with Mexico x South Korea and more

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The 2026 World Cup completes a week of games with the resumption of group A and B matches this Thursday (18). With clashes such as Mexico x South Korea, the day will feature games in the afternoon and evening. (See more below).
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Who plays this Thursday (18), what time and where to watch?
Czechia x South Africa
Time: 1pm (Brasília time)
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA
Transmission: Cazé TV
Switzerland x Bosnia
Time: 4pm (Brasília time)
Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, USA
Broadcast: TV Globo, SporTV, Ge TV, SBT and Cazé TV
Canada x Qatar
Time: 7pm (Brasília time)
Location: BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, Canada
Broadcast: Cazé TV
Mexico x South Korea
Time: 10pm (Brasília time)
Location: Estadio AKRON, Guadalajara, Mexico
Transmission: TV Globo, Sportv and Cazé TV
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About the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup will be the first in history to be played in three countries - the United States, Mexico and Canada. In total, 16 cities will host tournament matches, the vast majority in the USA.
Check out how many games each country will host below:
United States: 78 games (including all knockout stages from the quarter-finals onwards and the grand final).
Mexico: 13 games (including the opening game at Estadio Azteca).
Canada: 13 games.

Source: G1