Matchday 2 is often the turning point of the group stage: teams that won the first game try to secure qualification early, while teams that lost are forced to take more risks. FIFA lists Matchday 2 from June 18–23, 2026.
June 18 (Thursday)
Czechia vs South Africa → X
Balanced match. Czechia may control possession, but South Africa can be dangerous physically.
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina → 1
Switzerland are more organized and usually reliable in tournament football.
Canada vs Qatar → 1
Canada’s home advantage and attacking pace should make the difference.
Mexico vs South Korea → 1
Mexico at home should have the edge, though South Korea are dangerous on transitions.
June 19 (Friday)
Brazil vs Haiti → 1
Clear quality gap. Brazil should dominate.
Scotland vs Morocco → 2
Morocco have more technical quality and recent tournament confidence.
Türkiye vs Paraguay → X
Tight and physical matchup, with both teams capable of cancelling each other out.
USA vs Australia → 1
USA’s home support and attacking depth give them the advantage.
June 20 (Saturday)
Germany vs Côte d’Ivoire → 1
Germany have more squad depth and control in midfield.
Ecuador vs Curaçao → 1
Ecuador look stronger physically and tactically.
Netherlands vs Sweden → 1
Netherlands have more creativity and attacking options.
Tunisia vs Japan → 2
Japan’s speed, discipline, and technical play give them the edge.
June 21 (Sunday)
Uruguay vs Cape Verde → 1
Uruguay’s experience and intensity should be decisive.
Spain vs Saudi Arabia → 1
Spain should control possession and create enough chances.
Belgium vs Iran → 1
Belgium’s attacking quality makes them favorites.
New Zealand vs Egypt → 2
Egypt have more individual quality and tournament experience.
June 22 (Monday)
Norway vs Senegal → X
Very balanced. Norway have firepower, Senegal have athleticism and experience.
France vs Iraq → 1
France are clear favorites due to superior quality across the pitch.
Argentina vs Austria → 1
Argentina’s experience and attacking talent should be enough.
Jordan vs Algeria → 2
Algeria have more quality and a stronger squad overall.
June 23 (Tuesday)
England vs Ghana → 1
England have more depth and should control the game.
Panama vs Croatia → 2
Croatia’s experience and midfield quality give them the advantage.
Portugal vs Uzbekistan → 1
Portugal should dominate possession and chances.
Colombia vs DR Congo → 1
Colombia’s technical quality and attacking options make them favorites.
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