2026 World Cup full TV schedule, game previews, results and standings

8 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred It’s crunch time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with teams looking to stay in contention for the knockout stage or improve their placing in the round of 32. Several teams, including tournament hosts the U.S., Mexico and Canada have clinched spots in the round of 32. Here’s everything you need to know about World Cup matches being played Friday, Saturday and Sunday across the U.S., Mexico and Canada (all times Pacific). Friday’s Group G matchups:New Zealand vs. Belgium Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (7), left, kicks the ball in front of Iran defender Hossein Kanaanizadegan on June 21 at SoFi Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Where: BC Place, VancouverTime: 8 p.m.TV: FS1, Univserso The buzz: If New Zealand earns its first-ever World Cup win, it’s mathematically possible the Kiwis could win the group. The same scenario holds for winless Belgium, however, it is still looking for its first goal of the tournament. Iran forward Alireza Jahanbakhsh, left, battles Belgium defender Maxim De Cuyper for the ball during a World Cup match at SoFi Stadium on June 21. (Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times) Where: Lumen Field, SeattleTime: 8 p.m.TV: Fox, Telemundo The buzz: Egypt entered the final day of group play atop the group and with a firm hold on a spot in the round of 32. It would win the group with a victory, although a draw could also be enough, depending on the score of the Belgium-New Zealand match. Unbeaten Iran can also win the group with a victory; a draw probably will get it to the knockout stage. Friday’s Group H matchups:Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia Cape Verde’s Helio Varela celebrates after scoring against Uruguay at the World Cup on June 21. (Marta Lavandier / Associated Press) Where: NRG Stadium, HoustonTime: 5 p.m.TV: FS1, Universo The buzz: With a win here, Cape Verde would not only go through to the knockout stage, but it could win the group depending on the result of the Spain-Uruguay game. The island nation of about 530,000 people, the third-smallest country to qualify for a World Cup, is unbeaten after draws with Spain and Uruguay. Saudi Arabia is looking for its first World Cup win since upsetting eventual champion Argentina in its 2022 opener. Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates after a goal against Saudi Arabia in the World Cup on June 21. (Justin Setterfield / Getty Images) Where: Akron Stadium, Zapopan, MexicoTime: 4 p.m.TV: Fox, Telemundo The buzz: Spain will take the group with a win or draw, provided it maintains its goal-differential advantage over Cape Verde. Uruguay, however, needs a victory to finish atop the table. A third straight draw, which would leave it unbeaten, would probably be enough to see it through to the next round, but a loss will likely send Uruguay home. Advertisement Friday’s Group I matchups:Norway vs. France France’s Kylian Mbappé controls the ball during a win over Iraq at the World Cup on June 22. (Derik Hamilton / Associated Press) Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.Time: NoonTV: Fox, Telemundo The buzz: This game will not only decide the group winner but it could affect who wins the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer. Both teams won their first two games and are on to the round of 32, and Norway’s Erling Haaland and France’s Kylian Mbappé each have scored four goals. Mbappe, whose eight goals led the tournament four years ago, already has 16 World Cup goals for his career, tied for second all-time. Senegal’s Sadio Mane play against France in a World Cup match on June 16. (Steve Luciano / Associated Press) Where: BMO Field, TorontoTime: NoonTV: FS1, Universo The buzz: Senegal and Iraq, both losers in their first two games, have a chance of advancing as a third-place team, but they need a win to make that happen. For Iraq, a victory would be its first in World Cup competition while Senegal, a quarterfinalist in 2002, would like to get a win for Sadio Mane, one of Africa’s most iconic players, who may be playing in his final World Cup. Saturday’s Group J matchups:Algeria vs. Austria Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic hugs midfielder Nabil Bentaleb after a win over Jordan on June 22. (David M. Barreda / Los Angeles Times) Advertisement Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.Time: 7 p.m.TV: FS1, Univserso The buzz: The two teams come into the group finale tied on points, so a win here clinches second place behind unbeaten Argentina. A draw would likely send both through, with Austria as the group runner-up since it has scored more goals and has a better goal differential, and Algeria as the third-place team. Lionel Messi celebrates after Argentina’s win over Austria on June 22. (Jessica Tobias / Associate

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