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On July 5, 2026, the World Cup Round of 16 features two high-profile matches: Brazil vs Norway (10 PM German time) and Mexico vs England (2 AM). Both games are exclusive to MagentaTV, Telekom's paid streaming service, and will not be shown on free-to-air public broadcasters ARD and ZDF. Arnim Butzen, Telekom's TV chief, explains that with France, Brazil, and England, they offer customers some of the biggest favorites exclusively. MagentaTV broadcasts all 104 World Cup matches live, with 44 exclusively, including six Round of 32 matches, three Round of 16 matches, and two quarterfinals. ARD and ZDF show 60 matches live, including all German national team games, the opening match, the semifinals, and the final. The quarterfinals are split: two are exclusive to MagentaTV, two are on public broadcasters. Brazil plays Vinícius Júnior against Erling Haaland. Experts include Jürgen Klopp and Tabea Kemme, with Thomas Müller as an analyst.
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Two Sunday Blockbusters at the World Cup
Today's two Round of 16 matches are high-stakes. First, Brazil takes on Norway (10 PM German time), then World Cup host Mexico welcomes England in the night from Sunday to Monday (2 AM). However, football fans watching on free TV will be left out — these two matches are exclusive to MagentaTV.
Already, the France vs. Paraguay match (1:0) in the Round of 16 aired on Telekom's paid streaming service. Now, the next two giants, Brazil and England, follow. Arnim Butzen, Telekom's TV chief, explains:
"In the Round of 16, the race for the World Cup title really heats up! With France, Brazil, and England, we are offering our customers some of the biggest favorites exclusively."
What's Behind It: Both World Cup Blockbusters NOT on Free TV Today
MagentaTV broadcasts all 104 World Cup matches live, 44 of them exclusively. This includes:
- Six Round of 32 matches
- Three Round of 16 matches
- Two quarterfinals
ARD and ZDF show a total of 60 of the 104 World Cup matches live, including:
- All matches of the German national team
- The opening match
- The semifinals
- The final
In the quarterfinals as well, the TV broadcasters share the coverage. Two of the four matches run exclusively on MagentaTV, while two are additionally available on public broadcasters' schedules.
Source: MagentaTV, 05.07.2026
Match Details
Brazil plays in New York/New Jersey against Norway — Vinícius Júnior vs. Erling Haaland. Then, Mexico hosts England at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Experts include Jürgen Klopp and Tabea Kemme. Thomas Müller will also be seen as an analyst in one of the Round of 16 matches.
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BILD - SportWestern
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