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The 2026 World Cup returns for another day of action on Thursday, June 18.
Mexico and South Korea wrap up the slate as Groups A and B play their second games.
Before you lock in your World Cup picks, be sure to check out today’s World Cup schedule, the latest World Cup odds, kickoff times, TV info, and links to our expert picks and predictions.
World Cup games today
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Location | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia vs. South Africa | 12 p.m. | Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta, GA |
FOX |
| Switzerland vs. Bosnia | 3 p.m. | SoFi Stadium Inglewood, CA |
FOX |
| Canada vs. Qatar | 6 p.m. | BC Place Vancouver, BC |
FS1 |
| Mexico vs. South Korea | 9 p.m. | Estadio Akron Guadalajara, MX |
FOX |
Czechia vs South Africa odds
Czechia are -130 favorites against South Africa after both teams came up short in their openers.
Goals may be hard to come by as both teams will be playing tight to avoid a loss.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET.
Read our full Czechia vs. South Africa predictions.
Switzerland vs Bosnia odds
The Swiss are -170 to win, while a draw (+317) is getting shorter odds than the underdog Bosnians (+525).
Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Read our full Switzerland vs. Bosnia predictions.
Ghana vs Panama odds
Ghana sit as +130 favorites against Panama, who have the same odds of winning (+245) as tying. While neither team is expected to win, this should provide excitement as each side battles to advance from Group L.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Read our full Panama vs. Ghana predictions.
Canada vs Qatar odds
Canada welcome Alphonso Davies back to the fold, though probably as a sub, against Qatar.
The Canadians were already big favorites for this game at BC Place.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.
Read our full Canada vs. Qatar predictions.
Mexico vs South Korea odds
Mexico and South Korea are expected to play a tight game at Estadio Akron, with El Tri drawing shorter odds but still sitting at +104 to win.
Read our full Mexico vs. South Korea predictions.
World Cup odds today
Here are the latest odds for today’s World Cup matches.
| Matchup | Favorite | Draw | Underdog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia vs. South Africa | Czechia (-122) | +490 | South Africa (+376) |
| Switzerland vs. Bosnia | Switzerland (-170) | +285 | Bosnia (+525) |
| Canada vs. Qatar | Canada (-385) | +475 | Qatar (+875) |
| Mexico vs. South Korea | Mexico (+104) | +245 | South Korea (+317) |
More World Cup picks & odds
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