2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Matches and Broadcast Schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage features matches across Groups D, E, and F from June 14-25, hosted in cities including Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Monterrey, and Vancouver. Key storylines include Ivory Coast seeking historic advancement, Germany aiming for a perfect record, and a competitive Group F battle among Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden. Broadcast details for UK, French, and German viewers are provided, with matches airing on ITV, BBC, beIN Sports, M6, and ZDF.
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2026 World Cup: Schedule and match times for Wednesday, July 1 with two blockbuster ties
The 2026 World Cup round of 32 continues on Wednesday, July 1, with two highly anticipated matches. England, a tournament favorite, faces Democratic Republic of Congo at 6 PM French time. Later, Belgium, who have been underwhelming so far, takes on Senegal at 10 PM. The night session includes host nation United States playing Bosnia-Herzegovina at 2 AM on Thursday, July 2. The competition has already seen major upsets, including Germany's elimination by Paraguay. France and Norway advanced by defeating Sweden and Ivory Coast, respectively. All matches are broadcast on beIN SPORTS and M6 (for the first two). The article also highlights key players and storylines ahead of the matches.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot Transfert2026 World Cup: TV Schedule and Where to Watch France vs Sweden and Other Round of 32 Matches
The article provides a television schedule and viewing guide for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 matches taking place on June 30, 2026. It notes that Germany and the Netherlands have been eliminated, while Paraguay and Morocco have qualified for the round of 16. The day's matches include Ivory Coast vs Norway at 7:00 PM, which can be watched on M6 and beIN Sports. The main event is France vs Sweden at 11:00 PM, also broadcast on M6 and beIN Sports, with live commentary on the source website. Later, host nation Mexico will face Ecuador, exclusively on beIN Sports. The article includes advertising and links to betting services and live streams.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot Transfert2026 World Cup: TV Schedule, Where and When to Watch Matches on June 25-26
This article from Foot Mercato provides the television schedule and broadcast details for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches on Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26. On Thursday at 10 PM (French time), Group E matches include Curacao vs Ivory Coast and Ecuador vs Germany (broadcast on beIN SPORTS and M6). Early Friday morning at 1 AM, Group F features Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands. At 4 AM, Group D sees Turkey vs United States and Paraguay vs Australia. The schedule concludes Friday at 9 PM with Group I matches: Senegal vs Iraq and Norway vs France (also on beIN SPORTS and M6). The article notes that Ecuador’s Willan Pacho faces Germany as his team sits third in Group E, while Ivory Coast can secure second place by beating Curacao. Tunisia aims to avoid a third humiliation against the Netherlands, and Japan seeks to solidify its runner-up position against Sweden.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot Transfert2026 World Cup group stage finale: Ivory Coast seeks history, Netherlands battles Japan and Sweden for Group F
The article previews the final group stage matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup scheduled for Thursday, June 25, covering Groups D, E, and F. Key storylines include Ivory Coast attempting to advance from the group stage for the first time in their history as they face Curaçao. Germany, already qualified, aims for a perfect record against Ecuador. The most competitive battle is in Group F, where the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden vie for the top spot; the Netherlands face eliminated Tunisia while Japan and Sweden meet directly. In Group D, the already-qualified United States takes on eliminated Turkey, while Australia and Paraguay compete for second place. The article details the match schedules, venues, and broadcast information for all five matches.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuWorld Cup TV Schedule: Netherlands, Germany, Ecuador, Japan Matches on Free TV
The article provides the broadcast schedule for four matches on the 2026 FIFA World Cup evening of June 20. ZDF will air three matches in a row starting at 7 PM: Netherlands vs Sweden (7 PM), Germany vs Ivory Coast (10 PM), and Ecuador vs Curaçao (2 AM). MagentaTV requires a paid subscription for the full program. Key storylines include the Netherlands needing a win after a draw with Japan, Germany facing its first real test against a confident Ivory Coast side, and Ecuador vs Curaçao with both teams under pressure after opening losses. The night concludes with Tunisia vs Japan at 6 AM. The DFB team's second group match against Ivory Coast at 10 PM is highlighted as the focus.
BILD - Sport2026 World Cup: TV Schedule and Match Times for June 14-15
The article outlines the TV schedule for the fourth day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, covering matches from June 14-15. It reports that Australia surprised Turkey with a 2-0 victory in Vancouver. The upcoming matches include Germany vs Curaçao at 7 PM French time (Group E, on beIN Sports 1 and M6), Netherlands vs Japan at 10 PM (Group F, same channels), Ivory Coast vs Ecuador at 1 AM (Group E, beIN Sports 1), and Sweden vs Tunisia at 4 AM (Group F, beIN Sports 1). The schedule is provided in French time, and the article notes that viewers had to wake up early for the Australia-Turkey match.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertWorld Cup 2026 Sunday Fixtures: Kick-off Times, TV Channels, and Match Previews
The article outlines the World Cup 2026 schedule for Sunday, June 14, featuring four matches across Groups E and F. The action begins with Germany vs Curaçao at 6pm BST on ITV1, followed by Netherlands vs Japan at 9pm BST on BBC One. Later fixtures include Ivory Coast vs Ecuador at midnight BST on ITV1 and Sweden vs Tunisia at 3am BST on BBC One. The matches are hosted in Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Monterrey respectively. The article provides broadcast details for UK viewers and brief tactical previews for each game, highlighting key players like Virgil van Dijk, Moisés Caicedo, and Franck Kessié. It also includes an affiliate promotion for Sky Glass TVs.
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