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The Czech Republic and South Africa meet at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 18 at the Atlanta Stadium on FOX in their second group stage match of the tournament.
Both the Czech Republic and South Africa lost their openers and both could be eliminated with a loss on Thursday.
The Czech Republic is eliminated with a loss and a Mexico win or draw, while South Africa is eliminated with a loss and a South Korea win/draw.
The Czech Republic scored first against South Korea on a 59th-minute header by Ladislav Krejcí, but gave up two goals in the final half hour to lose 2-1 in heartbreaking fashion.
Meanwhile, South Africa lost 2-0 to Mexico, a game in which they lost two players to red cards. It became the first nation to receive two reds in a World Cup match since 2006.
It will be the first time these two nations meet on a World Cup stage.
Let’s see the odds for the match between Czech Republic and South Africa Group A on FanDuel Sportsbook on June 18.
Patrik Schick is +160 to score in the Czech Republic’s second 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match against South Africa (Photo: Lars Baron/Getty Images).
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Odds for Czech Republic vs South Africa
Moneyline
- The Czech Republic: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
- South Africa: +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)
- Draw: +270 (bet $10 to win $37 total)
Spread
- Czech Republic -0.5: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
- South Africa +0.5: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Over/Under total odds: 2.5
- Over: +110 (bet $10 to win $21 total)
- Under: -134 (bet $10 to win $17.46 total)
The Czech Republic vs. South Africa Prediction, Pick
From FOX Sports Wagering Analyst, Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica:
- South Africa were very poor in their opener against Mexico, while the Czech Republic had a lead over South Korea and then strangely surrendered their top scorer, Patrick Schick, and their most creative player, Pavel Sulc. Of course, that resulted in South Korea scoring twice and a 2-1 defeat. Loser is eliminated here and I expect the Czech Republic to win. At least it offered something in the opening. I’ll bet on a Sulc goal or assist anytime.
How to watch the Czech Republic vs. South Africa
Let’s take a look at some other bets for the match.
Anytime goalscorer props
Draw No bet
- The Czech Republic: -310 (bet $10 to win $13.23 total)
- South Africa: +230 (bet $10 to win $33 total)
Both teams must score
- Yes: -106 (bet $10 to win $19.43 total)
- No: -134 (bet $10 to win $17.46 total)
