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The FIFA World Cup only comes around once every four years, and for football fans, that means a month of late nights, impossible predictions, heated debates and unforgettable moments.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already delivered drama, surprise results and major talking points. For South African supporters, all eyes remain firmly fixed on Bafana Bafana’s quest to progress beyond the group stages and secure a place in the knockout rounds.
Whether you’re planning your viewing schedule, tracking the latest results or looking ahead to the biggest fixtures of the tournament, this guide serves as your one-stop FIFA World Cup hub throughout the competition.
South African football fans can follow the action through official tournament broadcasters and streaming platforms. Check the DStv Broadcast Schedule as they are the only official broadcasters in South Africa, for the latest schedules, match times and coverage information.
Many sports bars, restaurants and entertainment venues across Joburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town will also be screening matches throughout the tournament.
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18 June 2026
Czechia vs South Africa
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18 June 2026
Mexico vs South Korea
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24 June 2026
South Africa vs South Korea
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24 June 2026
Czechia vs Mexico
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18 June 2026
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
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18 June 2026
Canada vs Qatar
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24 June 2026
Switzerland vs Canada
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24 June 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar
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19 June 2026
Scotland vs Morocco
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19 June 2026
Brazil vs Haiti
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24 June 2026
Scotland vs Brazil
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24 June 2026
Morocco vs Haiti
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19 June 2026
United States vs Australia
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19 June 2026
Turkey vs Paraguay
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25 June 2026
Turkey vs United States
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25 June 2026
Paraguay vs Australia
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20 June 2026
Germany vs Ivory Coast
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20 June 2026
Ecuador vs Curacao
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25 June 2026
Ecuador vs Germany
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25 June 2026
Curacao vs Ivory Coast
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20 June 2026
Netherlands vs Sweden
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21 June 2026
Tunisia vs Japan
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25 June 2026
Tunisia vs Netherlands
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25 June 2026
Japan vs Sweden
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15 June 2026
Belgium vs Egypt
15 June 2026
Iran vs New Zealand
21 June 2026
Belgium vs Iran
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21 June 2026
New Zealand vs Egypt
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26 June 2026
New Zealand vs Belgium
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26 June 2026
Egypt vs Iran
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15 June 2026
Spain vs Cape Verde
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15 June 2026
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
21 June 2026
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
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21 June 2026
Uruguay vs Cape Verde
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26 June 2026
Uruguay vs Spain
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26 June 2026
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
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16 June 2026
France vs Senegal
3-1
16 June 2026
Iraq vs Norway
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22 June 2026
France vs Iraq
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22 June 2026
Norway vs Senegal
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26 June 2026
Norway vs France
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26 June 2026
Senegal vs Iraq
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16 June 2026
Argentina vs Algeria
3-0
17 June 2026
Austria vs Jordan
3-1
22 June 2026
Argentina vs Austria
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22 June 2026
Jordan vs Algeria
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27 June 2026
Jordan vs Argentina
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27 June 2026
Algeria vs Austria
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17 June 2026
Portugal vs DR Congo
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18 June 2026
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
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23 June 2026
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
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24 June 2026
Colombia vs DR Congo
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27 June 2026
Colombia vs Portugal
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27 June 2026
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan
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17 June 2026
England vs Croatia
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17 June 2026
Ghana vs Panama
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23 June 2026
England vs Ghana
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23 June 2026
Panama vs Croatia
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27 June 2026
Panama vs England
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27 June 2026
Croatia vs Ghana
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Round of 32: 28 June – 3 July
Round of 16: 4 – 7 July
Quarter-finals: 9 – 11 July
Semi-finals: 14 – 15 July
Third-place Playoff: 18 July
FIFA World Cup Final: 19 July
Bafana Bafana Focus On Crucial Czech Clash
After their opening defeat to Mexico, Hugo Broos and his squad have arrived in Atlanta knowing Thursday’s meeting with Czechia is effectively a must-win encounter. The South Africans are looking to bounce back and keep their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 alive. Source: IOL
DR Congo Refuse To Fear Ronaldo’s Portugal
DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre says his players will not be intimidated by Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. Making their first World Cup appearance in more than 50 years, the Leopards are determined to make history in Group K. Source: Reuters
England And Croatia Renew Their Rivalry
England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in a rematch of the memorable 2018 semi-final. Thomas Tuchel’s side are among the tournament favourites, while Croatia hope their experienced stars can make one final run. Source: The Guardian
Record Crowds Continue Across North America
The expanded 48-team tournament is already producing record attendances, with more than 280,000 spectators passing through stadium gates during a single day of action earlier this week. Source: The Guardian
Ronaldo Begins His Final World Cup Journey
At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo is making a record sixth World Cup appearance. Portugal are widely regarded as one of the dark horses for the title, with one of the strongest midfields in the tournament. Source: Flashscore
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