Today's World Cup Matchups & Odds: Thursday, June 18 Schedule

Jason Wilson - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Jason Wilson • Betting Analyst 19+ years betting experience
Updated: Jun 18, 2026 , 08:35 AM ET • 4 min read

Looking for today's World Cup games? We've got you covered with Thursday's matchups, including Switzerland, Canada, and Mexico in action. Find the latest odds, kickoff times, TV information, and expert predictions for every match.

Raul Jimenez Mexico World Cup
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Mexico's Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring their second goal

The 2026 World Cup returns for another day of action on Thursday, June 18. 

Mexico and South Korea wrap up the slate as Groups A and B play their second games.

Before you lock in your World Cup picks, be sure to check out today's World Cup schedule, the latest World Cup odds, kickoff times, TV info, and links to our expert picks and predictions.

World Cup games today

Matchup Time (ET) Location TV
Czechia
vs.
South Africa
Noon Atlanta, GA FOX
Switzerland
vs.
Bosnia
3 p.m. Inglewood, CA FOX
Canada
vs.
Qatar
6 p.m. Vancouver, BC FS1
Mexico
vs.
South Korea
9 p.m. Guadalajara, MX FOX

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Czechia vs South Africa odds

Czechia are -130 favorites against South Africa after both teams came up short in their openers.

Goals may be hard to come by as both teams will be playing tight to avoid a loss.

Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET.

Read our full Czechia vs. South Africa predictions.

Switzerland vs Bosnia odds

The Swiss are -170 to win, while a draw (+317) is getting shorter odds than the underdog Bosnians (+525).

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

Read our full Switzerland vs. Bosnia predictions.


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Canada vs Qatar odds

Canada welcome Alphonso Davies back to the fold, though probably as a sub, against Qatar.

The Canadians were already big favorites for this game at BC Place.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

Read our full Canada vs. Qatar predictions.

Mexico vs South Korea odds

Mexico and South Korea are expected to play a tight game at Estadio Akron, with El Tri drawing shorter odds but still sitting at +104 to win.

Read our full Mexico vs. South Korea predictions.

World Cup odds today

Here are the latest odds for today's World Cup matches.

Favorite Draw Underdog
Czechia
-122
12 p.m.
+490
South Africa
+376
Switzerland
-170
3 p.m.
+285
Bosnia
+525
Canada
-385
6 p.m.
+475
Qatar
+875
Mexico
+104
9 p.m.
+245
South Korea
+317

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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Jason Wilson is an experienced journalist who has worked in a variety of roles within the industry for the past 18 years. Working at community newspapers in New Brunswick, Jason wore many hats as a reporter, editor, and photographer, covering everything from sports to courts to municipal politics. After shifting gears and working as an educator for a few years in the 2010s, Jason returned to full-time work in media as an MLB news editor for six years at theScore in Toronto before joining Covers in late 2021.

He has honed his editorial acumen over his years in the industry, showcasing flexibility, patience, and a strong work ethic. While he was relatively new to sports betting upon joining Covers, Jason has taken the plunge with gusto to learn the ins and outs of the industry, both as a method to improve professionally and to add an extra angle to his sports fandom.

In addition to sports, Jason is an avid film nut and former movie critic who monitors the Academy Awards betting odds for Covers. Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism degree and a Bachelor of Education degree from St. Thomas University.

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