The biggest World Cup in history is here. Over 104 matches in 38 days in 16 cities that will host three countries, the world champions will be crowned. This 48-team tournament is a tournament unlike any other. Its field includes all of Italy bar former champions and the first four players: Cabo Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan.
As hosts for the second time, the USA faces perhaps the highest expectations ever placed on a World Cup. The so-called golden generation are struggling to build on the track that followed their run to the playoffs in 2022 and now face pressure to capture the nation’s imagination. Will they do so? Will the same happen to fellow athletes Mexico and Canada?
Teams to watch out for early on include holders Argentina in what will surely be Lionel Messi’s last dance at the biggest stage of all. It will be the same for many other stars, especially his old rival Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s hard to believe that Neymar, Luka Modric or maybe even Mohamed Salah will have any left in their tank by 2030. Meanwhile, France will be looking to regain the title they won in 2018 and lost in a dramatic final four years later. Spain are the favourites, while Brazil, Portugal and England are sure to be among the contenders.
In short, this promises to be a World Cup as full of stories, drama and excitement as ever. Here’s how you can watch it:
How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Every single game of the competition is available live on Fubo (try it for free). The same will be broadcast in English on Fox and in Spanish on Telemundo.
FIFA World Cup Schedule
All Eastern times
Thursday, June 11
Mexico 2, South Africa 0
South Korea 2, Czechia 1
Friday, June 12
Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3pm
USA vs. Paraguay, 9pm
Saturday, June 13
Qatar vs. Switzerland, 3pm
Brazil vs. Morocco, 6pm
Haiti vs. Scotland, 9pm
Sunday, June 14
Australia vs. Turkey, 12 am
Germany vs. Curaçao, 1 p.m
Netherlands vs. Japan, 4pm
Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador, 7pm
Sweden vs. Tunisia, 10pm
Monday, June 15
Spain vs. Cape Verde, 12pm
Belgium vs. Egypt, 3pm
Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay, 6pm
Iran vs. New Zealand, 9pm
Tuesday, June 16
France vs. Senegal, at 3 p.m
Iraq vs. Norway, 6pm
Argentina vs. Algeria, 9pm
Wednesday, June 17
Austria vs. Jordan, 12 am
Portugal vs. DR Congo, 1pm
England vs. Croatia, 4 p.m
Ghana vs. Panama, 7 p.m
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia, 10pm
Thursday, June 18
Czechia vs. South Africa, 12pm
Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3pm
Canada vs. Qatar, 6pm
Mexico vs. South Korea, 9pm
Friday, June 19
Scotland vs. Morocco, 6pm
USA vs. Australia, 3pm
Brazil vs. Haiti, 9 pm
Saturday, June 20
Turkiye vs. Paraguay, 12 am
Netherlands vs. Sweden, 1pm
Germany vs. Ivory Coast, 4pm
Ecuador vs. Curaçao, 8pm
Sunday, June 21
Tunisia vs. Japan, 12 am
Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, 12pm
Belgium vs. Iran, 3pm
Uruguay vs. Cape Verde, 6 p.m
New Zealand vs. Egypt, 9pm
Monday, June 22
Argentina vs. Austria, 1 p.m
France vs. Iraq, 5 pm
Norway vs. Senegal, 8pm
Jordan vs. Algeria, 11pm
Tuesday, June 23
Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, 1pm
England vs. Ghana, 4pm
Panama vs. Croatia, at 7pm
Colombia vs. DR Congo, 10 p.m
Wednesday, June 24
Switzerland vs. Canada, 3pm
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar, 3pm
Scotland vs. Brazil, 6pm
Morocco vs. Haiti, 6pm
Czechia vs. Mexico, 9 p.m
South Africa vs. South Korea, 9pm
Thursday, June 25
Ecuador vs. Germany, 4pm
Curacao vs. Ivory Coast, 4pm
Japan vs. Sweden, 7pm
Tunisia vs. Netherlands, at 7pm
Turkey vs. USA, 10pm
Paraguay vs. Australia, 10pm
Friday, June 26
Norway vs. France, 3 pm
Senegal vs. Iraq, 3 pm
Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia, 8pm
Uruguay vs. Spain, 8pm
Egypt vs. Iran, 11pm
New Zealand vs. Belgium, 11pm
Saturday, June 27
Panama vs. England, 5pm
Croatia vs. Ghana, 5pm
Colombia vs. Portugal, 7:30 p.m
DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan, 7:30 p.m
Algeria vs. Austria, 10pm
Jordan vs. Argentina, 10pm
The Knockouts
Round 32
Sunday, June 28
Runners-up A vs. Runners-up B, 3pm
Monday, June 29
Winners C vs. Runners-up F, 1pm
Winners E vs. Best 3rd (A/B/C/D/F), 4:30 pm
Winners F vs. Runners-up C, 9pm
Tuesday, June 30
Runners-up E vs. Runners-up I, 1pm
Winners I vs. Best 3rd (C/D/F/G/H), 5pm
Winners A vs. Best 3rd (C/E/F/H/I), 9pm
Wednesday, July 1
Winners L vs. Best 3rd (E/H/I/J/K), 12 pm
Winners G vs. Best 3rd (A/E/H/I/J), 4 pm
Winners D vs. Best 3rd (B/E/F/I/J), 8pm
Thursday, July 2
Winners H vs. Runners-up J, 3pm
Runners-up K vs. Runners-up L, 7pm
Winners B vs. Best 3rd (E/F/G/I/J), 11 pm
Friday, July 3
Runners-up D vs. Runners-up G, 2pm
Winners J vs. Runners-up H, 6pm
Winners K vs. Best 3rd (D/E/I/J/L), 9:30 pm
Round 16
Saturday, July 4th
TBD, 1 p.m
TBD, 5pm
Sunday, July 5
TBD, 4pm
TBD, 8pm
Monday, July 6
TBD, 3pm
TBD, 8pm
Tuesday, July 7
TBD, 12pm
TBD, 4pm
The final
Thursday, July 9
TBD, 4pm
Friday, July 10
TBD, 3pm
Saturday, July 11
TBD, 5pm
TBD, 9pm
Semi-finalist
Tuesday, July 14
TBD, 3pm
Wednesday, July 15
TBD, 3pm
Third Place Game
Saturday, July 18
TBD, 5pm
Finally
Sunday, July 19
TBD, 3pm
