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Looking for World Cup games today? International friendlies continue Tuesday, June 9, as teams head into the final stretch of preparation just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off.
The latest round of warm‑up matches comes as national teams lock in rosters, finalize starting lineups and manage last-minute injuries ahead of the tournament.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins Thursday, June 11, but international friendlies are being played daily, offering fans a preview of teams heading into the tournament.
Several key matchups are on tap as teams across different regions wrap up their final tune-ups:
June 9 (Tuesday)
These games follow Monday’s slate of friendlies, where teams like France, the Netherlands and Spain took the field against international opponents as part of their final evaluations.
Wednesday, June 10 marks the last full day of international friendlies before the tournament officially begins.
June 10 (Wednesday)
After these games, teams will shift fully into tournament mode.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off Thursday, June 11, bringing together 48 teams for the largest tournament in the competition’s history.
The schedule will follow:
With games spread across North America and multiple time zones, match times will vary daily throughout the tournament.
Checking the daily schedule is key if you want to catch specific teams or matchups.
Most of the World Cup games will air live on major TV networks in the U.S., making it relatively easy to watch matches without special subscriptions if you have cable or a digital antenna.
English-language coverage will be primarily carried on FOX and FS1, with many of the biggest matchups — including knockout rounds and the final — airing on regular broadcast TV channels. Spanish-language coverage will also be available on Telemundo and Universo.
Telemundo will air 92 games on its free over-the-air station, with the other 12 airing on Universo.
If you don't have cable TV, there are other ways to stream every match lilve.
Streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry the same channels that will be airing the World Cup games, letting you follow the FIFA tournament in real time. FOX’s own platforms, including its app and direct-to-consumer options, also provide access to live matches.
See the full Fox World Cup broadcast schedule here.
The Spanish-speaking streams are widely available on Peacock, which carries full coverage of the tournament. Every single match, regardless of where it airs, can be streamed live on Peacock.
Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist covering trending and breaking topics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for USA Today Network. Reach her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: World Cup games today: TV schedule, time, where to stream FIFA matches
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The latest round of warm‑up matches comes as national teams lock in rosters, finalize starting lineups and manage last-minute injuries ahead of the tournament.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins Thursday, June 11, but international friendlies are being played daily, offering fans a preview of teams heading into the tournament.
World Cup friendlies today: Tuesday, June 9 schedule
Several key matchups are on tap as teams across different regions wrap up their final tune-ups:
June 9 (Tuesday)
- 11 p.m. - DR Congo vs Chile
- 7 p.m. - Saudi Arabia vs Senegal
- 8 p.m. - Argentina vs Iceland
These games follow Monday’s slate of friendlies, where teams like France, the Netherlands and Spain took the field against international opponents as part of their final evaluations.
Full international friendly schedule (final days before World Cup)
Wednesday, June 10 marks the last full day of international friendlies before the tournament officially begins.
June 10 (Wednesday)
- Midnight. - Guatemala vs Austria
- 3:45 p.m. - Portugal vs Nigeria
- 4 p.m. - England vs Costa Rica
After these games, teams will shift fully into tournament mode.
When does the 2026 World Cup start?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off Thursday, June 11, bringing together 48 teams for the largest tournament in the competition’s history.
The schedule will follow:
- Group stage: June 11-June 27
- Round of 32: June 28-July 3
- Round of 16: July 4-7
- Quarterfinals: July 9-11
- Semifinals: July 14 and 15
- Third-place match: July 18
- World Cup final: July 19
With games spread across North America and multiple time zones, match times will vary daily throughout the tournament.
Checking the daily schedule is key if you want to catch specific teams or matchups.
How to watch World Cup matches on TV?
Most of the World Cup games will air live on major TV networks in the U.S., making it relatively easy to watch matches without special subscriptions if you have cable or a digital antenna.
English-language coverage will be primarily carried on FOX and FS1, with many of the biggest matchups — including knockout rounds and the final — airing on regular broadcast TV channels. Spanish-language coverage will also be available on Telemundo and Universo.
Telemundo will air 92 games on its free over-the-air station, with the other 12 airing on Universo.
If you don't have cable TV, there are other ways to stream every match lilve.
Where to stream World Cup games live?
Streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry the same channels that will be airing the World Cup games, letting you follow the FIFA tournament in real time. FOX’s own platforms, including its app and direct-to-consumer options, also provide access to live matches.
- Fox One (all 104 matches)
- Fubo TV (Fox/FS1 matches)
- Hulu + Live TV (Fox/FS1 matches)
- iHeart Radio (audio broadcasts)
- Peacock (Spanish streams)
- Prime Video (Fox One streams)
- YoutubeTV (Fox/FS1 matches)
See the full Fox World Cup broadcast schedule here.
The Spanish-speaking streams are widely available on Peacock, which carries full coverage of the tournament. Every single match, regardless of where it airs, can be streamed live on Peacock.
Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist covering trending and breaking topics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for USA Today Network. Reach her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: World Cup games today: TV schedule, time, where to stream FIFA matches
Continue reading...
