FIFA World Cup 2026: How to watch Thursday's matches

NEW YORK - It's day eight of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico! Today's matches are Czechia vs South Africa, Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada vs Qatar, and Mexico vs South Korea.

Here's how to watch.

FIFA World Cup 2026 matches for Thursday, June 18

Czechia vd South Africa – Group A

12:00 p.m. ET
Atlanta Stadium
Network: FOX

Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – Group B

3:00 p.m. ET
Los Angeles Stadium
Network: FOX

Canada vs Qatar - Group B

6:00 p.m. ET
BC Place Vancouver Stadium
Network: FS1

Mexico vs South Korea — Group A

9:00 p.m. ET
Estadio Guadalajara Stadium
Network: FOX

How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026

Outside of watching FOX on live broadcast TV, there are several options audiences can choose from to enjoy the soccer matches.

One free option is through FIFA+ and select YouTube streams.

Other paid options include:

How to watch Team USA's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches

Friday, June 19, 2026: USA vs Australia Live Seattle Stadium (12 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. ET)
Thursday, June 25, 2026: USA vs Türkiye LiveLos Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California (7 p.m. PT/ 10 p.m. ET)

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is an expanded 48-team tournament featuring 104 matches taking place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The 48 teams are divided into 12 groups of four with each team playing its group stage opponents for a total of three first-round games per side.

When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?

Timeline:

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will take place July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the culmination of a month-long tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The Source: Information for this story was provided by FOX Sports and FIFA. This story was reported from Orlando.

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