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After 40 years of World Cups in locations across the world, Mexico continues its chance to play the 2026 World Cup at home. Its opponent is Czechia, a team with a long, but not recent history in the World Cup.
Alongside co-hosts USA and Canada, Mexico will be aiming to progress into the knockout rounds and delight their legions of fans.
These two are joined by South Africa and South Korea, two teams with different reputations entering the World Cup. South Korea is a powerhouse among Asian teams, who qualified for the 11th consecutive time in 2026. South Africa, on the other hand, has sat on the sidelines of the World Cup stage every year after hosting in 2010. After underperforming in their own country, South Africa is back 16 years later with a lot to prove.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff times.
Mexico vs. Czechia live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website
This match will be broadcast nationally on Fox in the United States with streaming options available across its platforms.
The best place to catch the match is on the streaming service, fubo, with new customers able to sign up for a FREE trial.
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What time does Mexico vs. Czechia start?
Mexico and Czechia continue their World Cup journeys on Wednesday, June 24 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The match will start at 8 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the United States time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, June 24 | 9 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, June 24 | 8 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, June 24 | 7 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, June 24 | 6 p.m. |
World Cup schedule today and tomorrow
All times Eastern.
Wednesday, June 24
- Switzerland vs Canada (3 p.m.)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar (3 p.m.)
- Scotland vs. Brazil (6 p.m.)
- Morocco vs. Haiti (6 p.m.)
- Czechia vs. Mexico (9 p.m.)
- South Africa vs. South Korea (9 p.m.)
Thursday, June 25
- Ecuador vs. Germany (4 p.m.)
- Curacao vs. Ivory Coast (4 p.m.)
- Tunisia vs. The Netherlands (7 p.m.)
- Japan vs. Sweden (7 p.m.)
- Turkey vs. USA (10 p.m.)
- Paraguay vs. Australia (10 p.m.)
MORE: Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures
2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.
The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.
The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?
There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.
Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.
What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?
In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.
When is the 2026 World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.
What time do World Cup games start?
Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.
Is the United States playing in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. The United States automatically qualified for the 2026 World Cup as one of the three host nations, along with Canada and Mexico.
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