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Czech Republic vs South Africa
Czech Republic emerged from their clash with South Korea without any fresh injury concerns and Koubek is expected to stick with the trusted 3-4-2-1 system that has served his side well in recent months.Tomas Soucek should continue to marshal the midfield alongside Alexandr Sojka, while Jaroslav Zeleny and Vladimir Coufal are set to occupy the wing-back positions and goalscorer Krejci is likely to retain his place in the back three.The Wolverhampton Wanderers defender has been a consistent attacking threat from dead-ball situations, contributing to four goals across his last five international appearances, and he could again prove influential in both penalty areas, while Patrik Schick is expected to spearhead the attack.
As for South Africa, Broos faces the challenge of reshuffling his side following the suspensions of Sithole and Zwane, although the latter's absence may be less disruptive after appearing as a substitute before his dismissal.Jayden Adams is expected to keep his place in midfield, while Thalente Mbatha could be drafted into the double pivot alongside him as the head coach considers moving away from a back five and adopting a 4-2-3-1 formation.Such an adjustment may come at the expense of Nkosinathi Sibisi, while Lyle Foster is poised to lead the line on his own and Iqraam Rayners could find himself among the replacements after starting in a front pairing against Mexico.
Local Venue Time: Atlanta Stadium (EDT) - June 18, 12:00 (12:00 PM)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): June 18, 12:00 (12:00 PM)
British Summer Time (BST): June 18, 17:00 (5:00 PM)
Central European Summer Time (CEST): June 18, 18:00 (6:00 PM)
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Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina
Whilst they were unable to earn their desired result from the match, Switzerland emerged from their contest against Qatar with a fully fit squad, meaning there will likely be few changes on Thursday evening.Yakin is likely to maintain the same core with Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Granit Xhaka and Embolo occupying the centre of the pitch, though it would not be strange to see changes in attack with Leeds United's Noah Okafor and Freiburg's Johan Manzambi possible options.
After limping off late on against Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina will be worried about the prospect of missing Sead Kolasinac in defence, though it remains to be seen whether he sustained anything serious.However, after picking up an injury in training RC Lens defender Nidal Celik is certain to miss the entire tournament for Barbarez's side and has therefore been replaced by Sturm Graz's Arjan Malic in the squad.
Local Venue Time: Los Angeles Stadium (PDT) - June 18, 12:00 (12:00 PM)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): June 18, 15:00 (3:00 PM)
British Summer Time (BST): June 18, 20:00 (8:00 PM)
Central European Summer Time (CEST): June 18, 21:00 (9:00 PM)
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Canada vs Qatar
The status of Davies remains up in the air as he hopes to feature at BC Place, home of the Vancouver Whitecaps, his first senior club, while Moise Bombito is doubtful due to a left tibia injury.Cyle Larin and Jonathan Osorio remain tied for second in all-time caps at 91, with the former scoring the equaliser against the Bosnians a couple of minutes after replacing Tani Oluwaseyi who started alongside Jonathan David.Several Canadians will be familiar with the artificial turf at BC Place, with Davies, Maxime Crepeau, Ali Ahmed, Niko Sigur, Richie Laryea, Derek Cornelius and Jayden Nelson all previously featuring for the Whitecaps at the youth or senior level.
The opening match for Qatar was a big one for Pedro Miguel or Ro-Ro, who played the full 90 minutes and collected his 100th senior cap, while Almoez Ali can surpass Sebastian Soria for seventh in all-time appearances should he see the field on Thursday.Ahmed Fathy can reach the half-century mark for appearances in this upcoming fixture, while the top goalscorer at the 2023 Asian Cup, Akram Afif is seeking his first goal in a World Cup match.An own-goal from Miro Muheim rescued them a point on matchday one against the Swiss, while Mahmoud Abunada was spectacular between the sticks, stopping nine targeted efforts to give his side a chance to equalise in the latter stages.
Local Venue Time: BC Place Vancouver (PDT) - June 18, 15:00 (3:00 PM)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): June 18, 18:00 (6:00 PM)
British Summer Time (BST): June 18, 23:00 (11:00 PM)
Central European Summer Time (CEST): June 19, 00:00 (12:00 AM)
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Mexico vs South Korea
Mexico will be without Lokmotiv Moscow centre-back Cesar Montes on Friday after he was sent off against South Africa, so versatile captain Edson Alvarez could partner Johan Vasquez in the co-hosts' defensive line.Elsewhere, left-winger Julian Quinones scored the opener last time out, but he 'asked to be substituted' and was 'limping' late on in the game according to manager Aguirre.With that in mind, the Al-Qadisah star may start this week but he is a doubt, and Alexis Vega will be on standby to feature out wide for El Tri if he is sidelined.
As for South Korea, they could be missing attacking midfielder Bae Jun-Ho of Stoke City, who only recently returned to training after recovering from an ankle issue.Similarly, centre-back Kim Tae-Hyeon has been participating in team training after suffering an ankle injury of his own, but he is unlikely to make the XI on Friday, so Lee Gi-Hyuk looks set to continue on the left of a defensive trio alongside Kim Min-Jae and Lee Han-Beom.
Local Venue Time: Guadalajara Stadium (Local UTC-6) - June 18, 19:00 (7:00 PM)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): June 18, 21:00 (9:00 PM)
British Summer Time (BST): June 19, 02:00 (2:00 AM)
Central European Summer Time (CEST): June 19, 03:00 (3:00 AM)
