Match Day

Football World Cup 2026, Jun 23 2026: TV & Streaming

All 5 Football World Cup 2026 matches on June 23: England vs Ghana, Portugal vs Uzbekistan, and more. Kickoff times, TV channels, and streaming options.

All matches on this day

Group Stage · Kickoffs shown in UTC.

00:00 Norway Norway vs Senegal Senegal MetLife Stadium03:00 Jordan Jordan vs Algeria Algeria Levi's Stadium17:00 Portugal Portugal vs Uzbekistan Uzbekistan NRG Stadium20:00 England England vs Ghana Ghana Gillette Stadium23:00 Panama Panama vs Croatia Croatia 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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The Football World Cup 2026 puts five group-stage matches on the UTC calendar — the busiest day yet for Groups I, J, K, and L. England vs Ghana and Portugal vs Uzbekistan are the marquee fixtures, both in US afternoon slots. Two earlier kickoffs (Norway vs Senegal and Jordan vs Algeria) land late on June 22 in US Eastern time, so check the UTC times below to plan your viewing schedule.

Which matches are on June 23?

Five matches span four groups across . The day opens with Norway vs Senegal (Group I, MetLife Stadium) at and Jordan vs Algeria (Group J, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara) at . US afternoon play brings Portugal vs Uzbekistan (Group K, NRG Stadium, Houston) at , followed by England vs Ghana (Group L, Gillette Stadium) at , and Panama vs Croatia (Group L, BMO Field, Toronto) closing the day at .

What stage is played on June 23?

All five matches are group-stage fixtures. Group I and Group J each contribute one match, while Group K and Group L each account for one and two matches respectively. The group stage runs through June 27; the top two teams from each group, plus the eight best third-placed finishers, advance to the knockout round. See the full Football World Cup 2026 schedule for the complete picture across all 12 groups.

Where can I watch June 23’s matches in the US?

English-language coverage of the Football World Cup 2026 group stage airs across FOX and FS1. Spanish-language matches are on Telemundo and Universo, with Peacock streaming all group stage matches in Spanish. The broadcaster cards above show current details. For match-by-match channel assignments, check your TV provider’s listings on the day. The Football World Cup 2026 where-to-watch guide covers broadcaster options in more detail.

Previous day: June 22 matches · Next day: June 24 matches

Frequently Asked Questions

What World Cup matches are on June 23, 2026?
Five Football World Cup 2026 matches fall on the UTC June 23 calendar: Norway vs Senegal (Group I) at 00:00 UTC, Jordan vs Algeria (Group J) at 03:00 UTC, Portugal vs Uzbekistan (Group K) at 17:00 UTC, England vs Ghana (Group L) at 20:00 UTC, and Panama vs Croatia (Group L) at 23:00 UTC. Note that the first two kick off late on June 22 in US Eastern time.
What time does England vs Ghana kick off?
England vs Ghana kicks off at — that is 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT in the US. The match is played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. US coverage airs in English on FOX or FS1 and in Spanish on Telemundo or Universo, with Peacock available for Spanish-language streaming.
What time is Portugal vs Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup?
Portugal vs Uzbekistan kicks off at — 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT in the US. The match is played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Watch in English on FOX or FS1, or in Spanish on Telemundo or via Peacock for streaming.
What channel is the World Cup on today?
US English-language coverage of the Football World Cup 2026 group stage airs on FOX and FS1. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and Universo, with Peacock carrying all matches in Spanish via streaming. Individual match channel assignments (FOX vs FS1) are not confirmed per match at this time; check your local listings on the day.
How many World Cup games are there on June 23, 2026?
There are five Football World Cup 2026 matches on the UTC June 23 calendar. They span Groups I, J, K, and L, with two matches in Group L alone — Jordan vs Algeria (Group J) and Norway vs Senegal (Group I) are the overnight openers for US viewers, while Portugal vs Uzbekistan, England vs Ghana, and Panama vs Croatia round out the afternoon and evening.
Can I watch the World Cup for free on June 23?
US viewers can watch matches airing on FOX free over the air with an antenna or a live-TV subscription that includes FOX. Telemundo carries Spanish-language coverage free over the air. Matches assigned to FS1 require a cable or streaming subscription. Peacock provides Spanish-language streaming across all group stage matches with a Premium subscription.

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