🇿🇦 South Africa — 2026 World Cup TV Schedule
When are South Africa playing, what time, and on which UK channel? Every South Africa fixture with UK kick-off times and the TV channel (BBC or ITV) below. South Africa are in Group A.
Next match
🇲🇽 Mexico v 🇿🇦 South AfricaSouth Africa fixtures & TV channels
Thu 11 Jun
🇲🇽Mexico
v
🇿🇦South Africa
ITV1
Thu 18 Jun
🇨🇿Czech Republic
v
🇿🇦South Africa
BBC One
Wed 24 Jun
early Thu
🇿🇦South Africa
v
🇰🇷South Korea
BBC Two
When are South Africa playing? FAQs
What channel is the next South Africa match on?
The next South Africa match is Mexico v South Africa on Thursday 11 June 2026 at 20:00 (UK), live on ITV1 (STV in Scotland).
How can I watch the match online for free?
You can stream every match live and free via BBC iPlayer or ITVX (STV Player in Scotland), provided you have a valid UK TV Licence.
Will South Africa's matches be broadcast in 4K Ultra HD?
Only selected BBC matches are in 4K UHD via BBC iPlayer; ITV matches are limited to 1080p HD. Note that Apple TV 4K and Google Chromecast do not support the BBC's live 4K streams — see our 4K device guide.