Match PreviewPreview: Czechia vs South Africa
A second-round Group A clash that could become a straight shootout for survival between two of the group’s outsiders.
By their second match, Czechia and South Africa may already know what they need, and this is the kind of fixture that decides which outsider survives Group A. Both will have measured themselves against Mexico and South Korea by now, and the loser here risks an early flight home.
Czechia lean on experience and a real set-piece threat, happy to control tempo and strike on the break. South Africa counter with legs and fearlessness — Broos's young side showed in qualifying that they trouble bigger names when they press high and run in behind.
Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium and its closed roof should keep conditions fair, putting the focus squarely on nerve and execution. Kick-off is 19:00 in Kenya time. Back your team and make your score call on the match page.
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