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The largest FIFA World Cup in history kicked off with a bang on Thursday, June 11.
Two matches opened the tournament, with Mexico defeating South Africa and South Korea topping the Czech Republic.
The 2026 World Cup, which runs through July 19, will feature 48 teams and span three host countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The action continues this weekend, with 10 more matches scheduled from Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14, across 10 different stadiums. Among the highlights is the United States’ matchup against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday evening, marking the first World Cup match played on U.S. soil in more than three decades.
Here’s what to know about the upcoming World Cup matches, including kickoff times and how to watch in California.
Two Group A matches were played Thursday, June 11:
Ten matches will be played between Friday, June 12, and Sunday, June 14.
Two matches will be played on Friday, June 12:
Four games will be played Saturday, 13 June:
Another four matches are scheduled for Sunday, 14 June:
A full list of the upcoming World Cup matches can be found on FIFA's website.
In the United States, Fox holds the broadcast rights for the entire tournament. Every match will be available to stream on FOX One or through the FOX Sports app, which requires a TV provider login. Fans can watch live with a Fubo free trial.
For Spanish-language coverage, NBCUniversal holds the rights, while Bell Media will broadcast the matches in Canada.
A national poll from Emerson College Polling released June 11 found that 23% of Americans are interested in the World Cup, while another 33% say they are somewhat interested. Meanwhile, 45% said they are not interested at all.
“Interest in the World Cup is significantly higher among younger voters than older voters: 38% of voters under 40 are very interested in the World Cup, compared to 10% of voters 70 and over,” Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, said in a news release.
Regionally, interest is highest in the Northeast at 25%, followed by the South and West at 23%, and the Midwest at 19%.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: How to watch the 2026 World Cup matches in California, weekend schedule
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Two matches opened the tournament, with Mexico defeating South Africa and South Korea topping the Czech Republic.
The 2026 World Cup, which runs through July 19, will feature 48 teams and span three host countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The action continues this weekend, with 10 more matches scheduled from Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14, across 10 different stadiums. Among the highlights is the United States’ matchup against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday evening, marking the first World Cup match played on U.S. soil in more than three decades.
Here’s what to know about the upcoming World Cup matches, including kickoff times and how to watch in California.
What World Cup matches were played on opening day?
Two Group A matches were played Thursday, June 11:
- Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 at Mexico Stadium
- Korea Republic (South Korea) beat Czechia (Czech Republic) 2-1 at Guadalajara Stadium
What World Cup matches are happening Friday through Sunday?
Ten matches will be played between Friday, June 12, and Sunday, June 14.
Two matches will be played on Friday, June 12:
- Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B): Toronto Stadium at 12 p.m. PST
- USA vs. Paraguay (Group D): SoFi Stadium at 6 p.m. PST
Four games will be played Saturday, 13 June:
- Brazil vs. Morocco (Group C): New York New Jersey Stadium at 3 p.m. PST
- Qatar vs. Switzerland (Group B): Levi's Stadium at 12 p.m. PST
- Haiti vs. Scotland (Group C): Boston Stadium at 6 p.m. PST
- Australia vs. Türkiye (Group D): BC Place Vancouver at 9 p.m. PST
Another four matches are scheduled for Sunday, 14 June:
- Germany vs. Curaçao (Group E): Houston Stadium at 10 a.m. PST
- Netherlands vs. Japan (Group F): Dallas Stadium at 1 p.m. PST
- Côte d'Ivoire vs. Ecuador (Group E): Philadelphia Stadium at 4 p.m. PST
- Sweden vs. Tunisia (Group F): Estadio Monterrey at 7 p.m. PST
A full list of the upcoming World Cup matches can be found on FIFA's website.
How to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup matches
In the United States, Fox holds the broadcast rights for the entire tournament. Every match will be available to stream on FOX One or through the FOX Sports app, which requires a TV provider login. Fans can watch live with a Fubo free trial.
For Spanish-language coverage, NBCUniversal holds the rights, while Bell Media will broadcast the matches in Canada.
Are Americans interested in the World Cup?
A national poll from Emerson College Polling released June 11 found that 23% of Americans are interested in the World Cup, while another 33% say they are somewhat interested. Meanwhile, 45% said they are not interested at all.
“Interest in the World Cup is significantly higher among younger voters than older voters: 38% of voters under 40 are very interested in the World Cup, compared to 10% of voters 70 and over,” Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling, said in a news release.
Regionally, interest is highest in the Northeast at 25%, followed by the South and West at 23%, and the Midwest at 19%.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: How to watch the 2026 World Cup matches in California, weekend schedule
Continue reading...
