Jason Burgos
Planning to watch Thursday’s World Cup games? Here you can find everything you need to know about who is playing today and when. Plus, get an early look at Friday’s World Cup schedule.
World Cup schedule today
Here are the World Cup matchups for Thursday, July 2.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, July 2 | Spain vs. Austria | 3:00 PM | FOX, Telemundo, FOX One |
| Thursday, July 2 | Portugal vs. Croatia | 7:00 PM | FOX, Telemundo, FOX One |
| Thursday, July 2 | Switzerland vs. Algeria | 11:00 PM | FS1, Telemundo, FOX One |
Where can I watch the World Cup matches?
All 104 matches in the World Cup will air exclusively in English on FOX, FS1, and the FOX One app. For Spanish-language broadcasts, all games can be found on Telemundo and on streaming service Peacock.
How to watch World Cup for free?
If you want to watch World Cup games without a cable, satellite, or streaming subscription, you can view them on FOX with an HD digital antenna.
Where can I stream World Cup matches?
If you are looking to stream World Cup games in 2026, FOX One will be the home for all 104 matches. You can also find them on YouTube TV or Fubo (via FOX and FS1). Both services currently have weeklong free trials.
Upcoming 2026 World Cup schedule
Get a look at the upcoming games on the 2026 World Cup schedule.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 3 | Australia vs. Egypt | 2:00 PM | FOX, Telemundo, FOX One |
| Friday, July 3 | Argentina vs. Cape Verde | 6:00 PM | FOX, Telemundo, FOX One |
| Friday, July 3 | Colombia vs. Ghana | 9:00 PM | FOX, Telemundo, FOX One |
| Saturday, July 4 | Canada vs. Morocco | 1:00 PM | FOX, Telemundo, FOX One |
| Saturday, July 4 | Paraguay vs. France | 5:00 PM | FOX, Telemundo, FOX One |
When did the 2026 World Cup start?
The 2026 edition of the World Cup began on Thursday, June 11, with games at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, Mexico.
