The second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers kicks off: match schedule

The 2nd round of the group stage of the FIFA World Cup kicks off.

As reported by BAKU.WS, fans can expect intense and spectacular matchups within this round.

One of the most interesting matches of the game day will be the encounter between the national teams of Czech Republic and South Africa, competing in Group A. The opening whistle will sound at 20:00 Baku time.

In the same group, the national teams of Mexico and South Korea will also play. The match will begin on June 19 at 05:00.

In Group B, on June 18 at 23:00, the national teams of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland will face each other.

Another match in the same quartet will take place on June 19. The game will start at 05:00 Baku time — the teams of Canada and Qatar will take the field.

World Cup

Round II

Group A

June 18

20:00. Czech Republic - South Africa

June 19

05:00. Mexico - South Korea

Group B

June 18

23:00. Switzerland - Bosnia and Herzegovina

June 19

05:00. Canada - Qatar

It should be noted that the World Cup will conclude on July 19.