FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 8: Mexico, South Korea eye a place in Round of 32, Switzerland take on Bosnia and Herzegovina; how to watch live streaming in US and Canada - check kick-off time and venues

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 8: The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage continues on Thursday as several teams enter a crucial second round of matches, with some nations hoping to secure an early spot in the Round of 32 while others fight to keep their tournament hopes alive. The day's action begins in Atlanta, where Czechia and South Africa will look to recover from disappointing starts to their campaigns in Group A. Both teams suffered defeats in their opening matches, making this contest especially important as they try to avoid falling further behind in the standings.

Attention will then shift to Group B in Los Angeles, where Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina are set to face each other for the first time on football's biggest stage. Both teams will be aiming to strengthen their position in the group and take a step closer toward qualification.

Later, two of the World Cup co-host nations will be in action. Canada will welcome Qatar in Vancouver in a match that could play an important role in shaping the group standings. Mexico will then take on South Korea in Guadalajara in one of the day's biggest contests.


That Group A clash could have major consequences. Depending on results earlier in the day, both Mexico and South Korea could secure progression to the Round of 32 with a victory. As the competition moves deeper into the group stage, the pressure is beginning to rise, with every point becoming increasingly important.

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 DAY 7 SCHEDULE

• Czechia vs South Africa – Group A - Atlanta Stadium - 1 PM ET
• Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – Group B - Los Angeles Stadium - 4 PM ET
• Canada vs Qatar – Group B - BC Place Vancouver - 7 PM ET
• Mexico vs South Korea – Group A - Estadio Guadalajara - 10 PM ET

HOW TO WATCH FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 LIVE IN US

• Channels: FOX, Fox Sports 1, Telemundo, Universo, Fubo, YT TV and Hulu
• Streaming: Fox One, Peacock, DirecTV, Fubo

HOW TO WATCH FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 LIVE IN CANADA

• Channels/Streaming: TSN, CTV and RDS