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The complete schedule for Round 2 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been officially released.

Round 2 is set to take place from 18 June to 24 June 2026.

A number of major fixtures will headline this stage.

Fans can look forward to thrilling clashes such as Europe vs Africa, Asia vs America, and classic encounters featuring top-tier teams like Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Spain, and England.

These matches will be decisive in determining which teams advance to the Round of 32, ensuring high tension and fierce competition in every game.

Complete Schedule for Round 2 Matches

18 June, 23:00 Czech Republic vs South Africa

19 June, 02:00 Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

19 June, 05:00 Canada vs Qatar

19 June, 08:00 Mexico vs South Korea

20 June, 02:00 United States vs Australia

20 June, 05:00 Scotland vs Morocco

20 June, 07:30 Brazil vs Haiti

20 June, 10:00 Turkey vs Paraguay

21 June, 00:00 Netherlands vs Sweden

21 June, 03:00 Germany vs Ivory Coast

21 June, 07:00 Ecuador vs Curacao

21 June, 11:00 Tunisia vs Japan

21 June, 23:00 Spain vs Saudi Arabia

22 June, 02:00 Belgium vs Iran

22 June, 05:00 Uruguay vs Cape Verde

22 June, 08:00 New Zealand vs Egypt

23 June, 00:00 Argentina vs Austria

23 June, 04:00 France vs Iraq

23 June, 07:00 Norway vs Senegal

23 June, 10:00 Jordan vs Algeria

24 June, 00:00 Portugal vs Uzbekistan

24 June, 03:00 England vs Ghana

24 June, 06:00 Panama vs Croatia

24 June, 09:00 Colombia vs DR Congo

Ketapang KONI Chairman Predicts the World Cup Final

The Chairman of the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) for Ketapang Regency, Theo Bernadhi, shared his predictions for the favourites and potential champions of the 2026 World Cup.

Theo revealed that he considers France as the leading contender in this year’s tournament.

According to him, the French squad boasts a balanced lineup and is filled with highly skilled players who compete in Europe’s top leagues.

“France is my favourite this year because they have an exceptionally strong squad with players performing in top European leagues,” he said in an interview with Tribun Pontianak on Sunday, 7 June 2026.

Theo further predicted that France would once again lift the World Cup trophy this year.

He believes that the experience and quality of the Les Bleus squad give them a strong advantage to reclaim the world title.

France last won the World Cup in 2018 after defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final.

In the 2022 World Cup, France once again displayed impressive form, reaching the final before being edged out by Argentina in a dramatic penalty shootout.

Theo also forecasted that the 2026 World Cup final would feature a showdown between France and the Netherlands, with France emerging victorious by a final score of 2-1.

“My prediction is that the final will be France against the Netherlands, and France will win 2-1 after extra time,” he concluded.

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