Match Day

Football World Cup 2026, Jun 17 2026: TV & Streaming

All Football World Cup 2026 matches on June 17: kickoff times, venues, TV channels, and streaming options. Five matches across Groups J, K, and L.

All matches on this day

Group Stage · Kickoffs shown in UTC.

01:00 Argentina Argentina vs Algeria Algeria GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium04:00 Austria Austria vs Jordan Jordan Levi's Stadium17:00 Portugal Portugal vs DR Congo DR Congo NRG Stadium20:00 England England vs Croatia Croatia AT&T Stadium23:00 Ghana Ghana vs Panama Panama BMO Field

Where to watch

FOX Sports

Free

Exclusive English-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 70 matches air free over the air on the FOX broadcast network, 34 air on FS1 with a cable subscription. Streaming on the FOX Sports app and FOX One requires TV-provider sign-in for most matches.

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Telemundo

Free

Exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 92 of the 104 matches air free over the air on the Telemundo broadcast network; 12 air on Universo with a cable subscription. The two opening matches also stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app.

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Peacock

Premium / Premium Plus subscription

NBCUniversal's streaming service and the only place to stream all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup live in Spanish. The two opening matches are also available on the free Peacock Select tier. Streams in Dolby Atmos with multiview, live picks, and catch-up highlights.

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is one of the busiest days of the Football World Cup 2026 group stage, with five matches spanning Groups J, K, and L. Argentina, Portugal, and England are all in action. Two matches — Argentina vs Algeria and Austria vs Jordan — fall in the early UTC hours and aired for US viewers as Tuesday evening, June 16. The remaining three matches run through the US daytime and evening on . All matches are available in English on FOX or FS1, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo and Peacock.

Which matches are on June 17?

Five matches fill the UTC calendar. Group J opens with Argentina vs Algeria at in Kansas City and Austria vs Jordan at in Santa Clara — both played Tuesday evening US time. The US daytime window brings Portugal vs DR Congo (Group K) at in Houston, followed by England vs Croatia (Group L) at in Arlington. The day closes with Ghana vs Panama (Group L) at in Toronto.

What stage is played on June 17?

All five matches are group-stage fixtures. Group J sees both its opening matches on this day — Argentina vs Algeria in Kansas City and Austria vs Jordan in Santa Clara — meaning the entire group picture begins to take shape by the time Wednesday ends. Group K gets its first match with Portugal vs DR Congo in Houston. Group L plays twice, with England vs Croatia in Arlington and Ghana vs Panama in Toronto both kicking off on the same UTC day. See the full Football World Cup 2026 schedule for all group-stage fixtures across all twelve groups.

Where can I watch June 17’s matches in the US?

Every match on airs on FOX or FS1 for English-language viewers. FOX is free over the air with any antenna; FS1 requires a cable or streaming bundle. For Spanish-language coverage, all five matches are on Telemundo (free over the air) with streaming available on Peacock. Check your local listings to confirm which of FOX or FS1 carries each individual match — the per-match channel split is not confirmed here. The broadcaster cards above list sign-up links and details for each service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What World Cup matches are on June 17?
Five Football World Cup 2026 matches fall in the UTC bucket: Argentina vs Algeria and Austria vs Jordan (both Group J, overnight UTC — US viewers watch Tuesday evening June 16), then Portugal vs DR Congo (Group K, 17:00 UTC), England vs Croatia (Group L, 20:00 UTC), and Ghana vs Panama (Group L, 23:00 UTC).
What time does England vs Croatia kick off at the World Cup 2026?
England vs Croatia kicks off at — that is 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT. The match is played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It is England's opener in Group L of the Football World Cup 2026. Coverage is on FOX or FS1 in English, with Telemundo or Peacock for Spanish-language viewing.
What channel is Portugal vs DR Congo on?
Portugal vs DR Congo (Group K, at NRG Stadium in Houston) airs on FOX or FS1 in English. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo, with streaming via Peacock for Spanish-language viewers. Check your local listings to confirm which of FOX or FS1 carries this specific match.
Can I watch the World Cup for free on June 17?
FOX is a free over-the-air channel — any antenna or TV provider gives you access to whichever matches it carries on June 17. Telemundo is also free over the air for Spanish-language broadcasts. FS1 requires a cable or streaming bundle. Peacock requires a paid subscription for Spanish-language streaming. No free on-demand stream is confirmed for June 17 matches beyond the live FOX broadcast.
Where is England vs Croatia being played?
England vs Croatia is played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas — in the Dallas area. The venue has a capacity exceeding 80,000 and is the home ground of the Dallas Cowboys NFL franchise. Kickoff is at on .
What time is Argentina vs Algeria on June 17?
Argentina vs Algeria kicks off at — which is 9:00 PM ET on Tuesday June 16 for US viewers. The match is played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City and is a Group J fixture. US viewers on the East Coast can watch Tuesday evening before midnight; West Coast viewers catch it at 6:00 PM PT.

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