Matchday 8 of the FIFA World Cup saw a lot of action, with plenty of late drama across matches. Here we recount what happened across the four matches, the latest first: Mexico 1 - 0 South Korea (Romo 50') A scrappy,

Czechia vs South Africa meet on Thursday in a World Cup Group A match in Atlanta. New registrants on Kalshi can take advantage of an upgraded welcome offer. They can receive a $15 bonus after completing $10 in trades.

The draw between Czechia and South Africa has completely shaken up Group A. Now, El Tri has a golden opportunity to punch their ticket to the next round of the 2026 World Cup.

Diplomats, political leaders, business executives and cultural figures gathered at The Retreat at The Gathering Spot in Atlanta, Georgia, the US, this week for the Brand South Africa Ubuntu welcome and honorary dinner to celebrate the ties between South Africa and Atlanta ahead of South Africa’s 2026 Fifa World Cup match against Czechia today.

Czechia will be facing South Africa after 29 years at the international stage, with their first and only clash happening in 1997. This is the first time these two teams will be facing each other at the FIFA World Cup.

Follow live update of the FIFA World Cup 2026 games as Mexico face South Korea and Czechia take on South Africa. Get the latest scores, lineups, analysis and updates, including whether teenage star Gilberto Mora starts for Mexico.