2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Match Schedule and Results
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is underway in the United States, featuring high-profile matches such as Portugal vs DR Congo (1-1 draw) and England’s 4-2 win over Croatia. Coverage spans multiple days (June 16-28), with broadcasts on M6, beIN SPORTS, and UK channels like BBC and ITV. Teams like England, Croatia, Portugal, and DR Congo compete across Groups K and L, while other groups (A, B, J) also play. The group stage determines qualification for the knockout rounds, with matches held in Houston and Arlington, Texas, among other venues.
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2026 World Cup Monday Schedule: Spain vs Portugal in Round of 16
The 2026 World Cup round of 16 continues on Monday, July 6, with two highly anticipated matches. The first match, a clash between Spain and Portugal, is considered the most anticipated of the tournament so far, featuring stars Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo. It kicks off at 9 PM French time at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, near Dallas, Texas. The second match sees host nation the United States face Belgium at 2 AM French time (Monday night into Tuesday local time) in Seattle, Washington. The winner of the US-Belgium match will face the winner of Spain-Portugal in the quarterfinals, adding extra significance to both fixtures.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu2026 World Cup: TV Schedule and Times for July 6 with Two Anticipated Clashes
The article provides the TV schedule and match previews for two round of 16 matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 6. At 9 PM French time, Portugal faces Spain in a highly anticipated clash, broadcast on beIN SPORTS 1 and M6, with the winner set to meet England in the quarter-finals. At 2 AM French time, host nation USA takes on Belgium exclusively on beIN SPORTS 1. The USA team is buoyed by home support and the availability of Folarin Balogun after a controversy involving Donald Trump. Previous matches saw Morocco, France, Norway, and England qualify for the quarter-finals.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot Transfert2026 World Cup Round of 16 Matchups Nearly Complete
The 2026 World Cup round of 16 bracket is almost fully set after Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0, securing a matchup against the winner of Colombia vs Ghana. Portugal also advanced by beating Croatia 2-1 and will face Spain on Monday, July 6 at 9 PM. Other confirmed fixtures include Mexico vs England (July 6, 2 AM), Canada vs Morocco (July 3, 7 PM), France vs Paraguay (July 3, 11 PM), Brazil vs Norway (July 5), and the United States vs Belgium (July 7). A few spots remain to be filled to complete the final bracket.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot Transfert2026 World Cup Round of 32: Spain, Portugal, and Algeria Play on July 2
The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 continues on Thursday, July 2, with three matches. Spain (Group H winner) faces Austria (Group J runner-up) at 9:00 PM in Los Angeles. Portugal (Group K runner-up) plays Croatia (Group L runner-up) at 1:00 AM in Toronto, with the winner advancing to face the Spain-Austria victor. The final match at 5:00 AM in Vancouver features Algeria (Group J third place) against Switzerland (Group B winner), the latter having qualified after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Austria. All matches are broadcast on beIN Sports 1.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuToday's Matches, Thursday July 2, 2026, at the 2026 World Cup: Schedules, TV, and How to Watch
The article previews the World Cup matches scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2026. Spain faces Austria in a knockout stage match broadcast on La1 and DAZN Mundial. A highly anticipated match between Portugal and Croatia features Cristiano Ronaldo against Luka Modric, airing on DAZN Mundial. Switzerland plays Algeria in an early morning match. The article also provides results from Wednesday, July 1, including England's 2-1 win over DR Congo, Belgium's 3-2 victory over Senegal, and the United States' 2-0 win over Bosnia. All times are in Spanish time.
Fútbol en AS.comWorld Cup Round of 16: July 1 Schedule with England-DRC, Belgium-Senegal, and US-Bosnia
The article details the World Cup Round of 16 matches scheduled for Wednesday, July 1st. At 6:00 PM French time in Atlanta, England faces DR Congo in their first-ever knockout match; the winner will face Mexico, who advanced after beating Ecuador 2-0. At 10:00 PM in Seattle, Belgium plays Senegal in a crucial clash, with the winner potentially facing the United States. The United States then plays Bosnia-Herzegovina at 2:00 AM French time in Santa Clara, marking Bosnia's unprecedented appearance at this stage. Broadcast details are provided: Belgium-Senegal on M6 and beIN Sports 1, US-Bosnia on beIN Sports 1.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuBBC Announces World Cup Last-32 Broadcast Schedule, Including England vs DR Congo
BBC Sport has confirmed that England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday in Atlanta, with kick-off at 17:00 BST. All 16 first knockout round ties will be covered across BBC Sport, with the BBC and ITV each broadcasting eight matches. Key fixtures include Spain vs Austria, Portugal vs Croatia, Germany vs Paraguay, Egypt vs Australia, Norway vs Ivory Coast, United States vs Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Switzerland vs Algeria. The article highlights DR Congo's first World Cup appearance in 52 years and notes that Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Croatia's Luka Modric, both 40, may be facing their final World Cup match. Live radio commentary, text coverage, spoiler-free highlights, and an interactive 3D experience are also available via BBC platforms.
BBC Sport2026 World Cup Group Stage Finale: England Must Win, Portugal Challenges Colombia for Top Spot
The 2026 World Cup group stage concludes on June 27 with decisive matches. England faces already-eliminated Panama and must win to secure top spot in Group L. Ghana is close to qualification even with a loss to Croatia, while Croatia needs at least a draw. The highlight is Group K's clash between already-qualified Colombia and Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium, where Portugal can snatch first place. DR Congo, with one point, can still qualify by beating Uzbekistan. In Group J, group leaders Argentina can rest stars against eliminated Jordan. The critical match is Algeria vs. Austria, where Algeria needs at least a draw to advance, in a rematch of the controversial 1982 World Cup game. All matches air on M6 and beIN Sports networks.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu2026 World Cup: TV Schedule and Where to Watch Final Group Stage Matches
The article provides the complete TV schedule and broadcast details for the final six group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup, taking place on June 27-28. On Saturday at 11 PM French time, Croatia faces Ghana in a crucial second-place decider in Group L (beIN SPORTS 2), while England plays Panama (M6, beIN SPORTS 1). On Sunday at 1:30 AM, Group K features Colombia vs. Portugal (beIN SPORTS 1, M6) and DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan (beIN SPORTS 2). At 4 AM, Group J concludes with Algeria vs. Austria (beIN SPORTS 1) and Jordan vs. Argentina (beIN SPORTS 2). All matches broadcast exclusively on beIN SPORTS, with select games also on M6. The group stage ends after these fixtures, determining qualification for the knockout rounds.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertWorld Cup matches today – TV channels, live streams and kick-off times for every fixture
On June 23, 2026, four FIFA World Cup 2026 matches are scheduled over 24 hours. Portugal vs Uzbekistan (Group K) kicks off at 6pm UK time on ITV1/ITVX and FOX/Telemundo; England vs Ghana (Group L) at 9pm UK on BBC One/iPlayer and FOX; Panama vs Croatia (Group L) at midnight UK on BBC One/iPlayer and FOX; Colombia vs DR Congo at 3am UK on ITV/ITVX and FOX. The article includes viewing details for UK and US audiences, plus a promotional section for Sky Sports packages bundling HBO Max, Netflix, and Disney+.
Mirror - Football2026 World Cup: TV Schedule and Match Preview for June 18-19
The article reports on the conclusion of the first day of the 2026 World Cup group stage, highlighting Portugal's draw with DR Congo (1-1) and England's win over Croatia (4-2). It provides a detailed TV schedule for the upcoming matches on June 18-19, broadcast on M6 and beIN SPORTS. On Thursday, June 18, Group A features Czech Republic vs. South Africa at 6:00 PM French time, followed by Group B match Switzerland vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina at 9:00 PM. On Friday, June 19, Group B continues with Canada vs. Qatar at midnight, and Group A concludes with Mexico vs. South Korea at 3:00 AM. The article notes that Czech Republic and South Africa are under pressure after losing their opening matches, while Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina both drew their first games.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot Transfert2026 World Cup TV Schedule: Portugal vs DR Congo and England vs Croatia on June 17
This article from Foot Mercato provides the television schedule for the 2026 World Cup matches on Wednesday, June 17 and early Thursday, June 18. The day features two high-profile group-stage matches. At 7:00 PM French time, Portugal faces DR Congo in Group K at Houston Stadium, broadcast on M6 and beIN Sports. Later, at 10:00 PM French time, Thomas Tuchel's England takes on Croatia in Group L in Arlington, Texas, also on M6 and beIN Sports. Early Thursday morning, two additional matches are scheduled: Ghana vs Panama (Group L) at 1:00 AM and Uzbekistan vs Colombia (Group K) at 4:00 AM, both exclusively on beIN Sports. The article includes links to live match pages and related stories about Portugal's Ruben Dias missing the match and weather alerts.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertWorld Cup Match Previews: England vs Croatia and Portugal's Opening
The article previews four FIFA World Cup matches on June 16-17, 2026, focusing on Portugal vs DR Congo and England vs Croatia. Portugal enters with Cristiano Ronaldo in his sixth World Cup, while England aims for its first title since 1966 under German coach Thomas Tuchel. Croatia features aging stars like Luka Modric (40) and young talent Luka Vuskovic. Only two matches are on free TV (ZDF); others are on Magenta TV. DR Congo participates for the second time in 52 years, facing fan attendance restrictions due to Ebola. Ghana vs Panama and Uzbekistan vs Colombia round out the night. Broadcast times and expected lineups are provided.
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