Czech Republic's Michal Sadilek in action
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The Group A match between Czechia vs South Africa is under way at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday (June 18, 2026).South Africa manager Hugo Broos has ditched his experiment with a five-man defence, used in their opening loss to Mexico, while the Czechs make five changes from the side which started in their defeat to South Korea.The FIFA World Cup began on June 10 and ends with the final on July 20. Follow LIVE updates here:June 18, 2026 21:53 22:31 Start DelayDelay in match for a drinks break.free kickJune 18, 2026 21:51 20:50 Free Kick LostHandball by Adam Hlozek (Czechia).free kickJune 18, 2026 21:50 19:08 Free Kick LostFoul by Ladislav Krejcí (Czechia).free kickJune 18, 2026 21:49 19:08 Free Kick WonThapelo Maseko (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 18, 2026 21:47 16:44 Free Kick WonPatrik Schick (Czechia) wins a free kick on the right wing.free kickJune 18, 2026 21:47 16:44 Free Kick LostFoul by Aubrey Modiba (South Africa).free kickJune 18, 2026 21:45 14:24 Free Kick WonThapelo Maseko (South Africa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 18, 2026 21:45 14:24 Free Kick LostFoul by Ladislav Krejcí (Czechia).June 18, 2026 21:43 12:30 MissAttempt missed. Aubrey Modiba (South Africa) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Teboho Mokoena following a corner.cornerJune 18, 2026 21:43 11:53 CornerCorner, South Africa. Conceded by Tomás Holes.June 18, 2026 21:43 11:49 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Oswin Appollis (South Africa) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Teboho Mokoena.off sideJune 18, 2026 21:39 8:34 OffsideOffside, Czechia. Vladimír Coufal is caught offside.June 18, 2026 21:39 4:24 MissAttempt missed. Ladislav Krejcí (Czechia) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Vladimír Coufal with a cross following a corner.free kickJune 18, 2026 21:38 7:43 Free Kick WonAlexandr Sojka (Czechia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 18, 2026 21:38 7:43 Free Kick LostFoul by Thapelo Maseko (South Africa).goalJune 18, 2026 21:36 5:07 GoalGoal! Czechia 1, South Africa 0. Michal Sadílek (Czechia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Alexandr Sojka.June 18, 2026 21:35 4:26 MissAttempt missed. Michal Sadílek (Czechia) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ladislav Krejcí following a corner.cornerJune 18, 2026 21:35 4' CornerCorner, Czechia. Conceded by Jayden Adams.free kickJune 18, 2026 21:33 3:07 Free Kick LostFoul by Teboho Mokoena (South Africa).free kickJune 18, 2026 21:33 3:07 Free Kick WonVladimír Darida (Czechia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.cornerJune 18, 2026 21:32 1:35 CornerCorner, Czechia. Conceded by Khuliso Mudau.June 18, 2026 21:31 First half MissAttempt missed. Patrik Schick (Czechia) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ladislav Krejcí with a cross.June 18, 2026 21:30 First half StartFirst Half begins.June 18, 2026 20:11 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - June 18, 2026 09:25 pm IST
