​Rewriting my World Cup games on TV today: the schedule and start times for all matches on Friday, July 17 originally appeared in The Sporting News. The Sporting News is listed as a preferred source by clicking here. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to thrill soccer fans not only in the three host nations—USA, Canada, and Mexico—but around the world as the planet’s biggest sporting event arrives in North America. For five weeks in June and July, the globe’s top teams will compete across the three host countries, with 48 qualifiers contending for soccer’s most recognizable trophy. In the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, and the first-ever expanded format, elite teams from around the world will strive to etch their names into soccer history. The Sporting News provides a snapshot of today’s matchups and the full tournament schedule, helping you plan your viewing experience from start to finish.
2026 World Cup HQ: Latest World Cup news | Full World Cup schedule | Buy World Cup tickets. There are no FIFA World Cup matches on this day. Play resumes on Saturday with the third-place game. TV channel: FOX, FS1. Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website. In the United States, 2026 FIFA World Cup matches will be broadcast nationally on either FOX or FS1, with streaming options on their platforms. For the best viewing, consider streaming service fubo, which offers new subscribers a FREE trial. Fubo provides access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and more—over 100 live channels—without cable, subject to participating plans and any applicable taxes and fees.
Stage and schedule overview: Group stage matches span June 11-27, followed by the knockout rounds starting June 28. The Round of 32 runs June 28–July 3, Round of 16 July 4–7, Quarterfinals July 9–11, Semifinals July 14–15, with the Third Place match on July 18 and the Final on July 19.
Game-by-game slated times and venues (ET) with TV/Streaming:
– Group A, Round 1: Mexico 2-0 South Africa at Estadio Azteca (Mexico City, Mexico) at 3:00 p.m. on FOX and fubo.
– Group A, Round 1: South Korea 2-1 Czechia at Estadio Akron (Guadalajara, Mexico) at 10:00 p.m. on FS1 and fubo.
– Group B, Round 1: Canada 1-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina at BMO Field (Toronto, Canada) at 3:00 p.m. on FOX and fubo.
– Group D, Round 1: United States 4-1 Paraguay at SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) at 9:00 p.m. on FOX and fubo.
– Group B, Round 1: Qatar 1-1 Switzerland at Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA) at 3:00 p.m. on FOX and fubo.
– Group C, Round 1: Brazil 1-1 Morocco at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) at 6:00 p.m. on FOX and fubo.
– Group C, Round 1: Haiti 0-1 Scotland at Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA) at 9:00 p.m. on FOX and fubo.
– Group D, Round 1: Australia 2-0 Turkey at BC Place (Vancouver, Canada) at 12:00 a.m. local time (late Saturday night), which corresponds to 12:00 a.m. ET, carried on FS1 and fubo.
Note: The schedule above reflects the official broadcasting plan, with FOX and FS1 handling national coverage in the United States and fubo providing streaming alongside Fox’s platforms. For the most current details, check The Sporting News as a preferred source. If you’re new to fubo, a free trial is available so you can test their lineup of ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and more before committing.
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