Match Day

Football World Cup 2026, Jul 1 2026: TV & Streaming

All Football World Cup 2026 Round of 32 matches on July 1: kickoff times, venues, TV channels, and free streaming options. Three games on the schedule.

All matches on this day

Round of 32 · Kickoffs shown in UTC.

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.

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.

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.

Three Round of 32 matches are on the Football World Cup 2026 calendar for . The day opens at at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, continues at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and closes at at Lumen Field in Seattle. Coverage in the US is on FOX, FS1, and Telemundo.

Which matches are on July 1?

The three matches on the UTC schedule are all single-elimination Round of 32 fixtures. The Group A winner faces a best third-place qualifier at Estadio Azteca; the Group L winner meets a best third-place qualifier at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta; and the Group G winner takes on a best third-place qualifier at Lumen Field in Seattle. Teams will be known once the group stage concludes. The full schedule lists all 104 matches with kickoff times.

What stage is played on July 1?

falls in the Round of 32 — the opening knockout round of the Football World Cup 2026. It is the fourth day of a six-day knockout window running June 28 to July 3. Lose on this day and your tournament ends; win and you advance to the Round of 16. All teams, results, and bracket pairings are tracked on the Football World Cup 2026 bracket. The previous day’s matches and the next day’s matches are also available.

Where can I watch July 1’s matches in the US?

English-language coverage of Round of 32 matches in the US is split between FOX and FS1 — FOX airs its assigned matches free over the air, while FS1 requires a cable or live-TV streaming subscription. Spanish-language coverage is free on Telemundo over the air, with all-tournament streaming on Peacock. Per-match channel assignments will be confirmed by the broadcast partners closer to kick off. The broadcaster cards above have direct links and subscription details. You can also check the where-to-watch guide for a full breakdown of US options.


Previous day: June 30 matches · Next day: July 2 matches

Frequently Asked Questions

What World Cup matches are on July 1, 2026?
Three Round of 32 matches are scheduled on . The first kicks off at at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The second follows at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and the third at at Lumen Field in Seattle.
What time are the World Cup matches on July 1?
The three July 1 kickoff times in ET are: 9:00 PM ET on June 30 (01:00 UTC July 1) at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City; 12:00 PM ET (16:00 UTC) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta; and 4:00 PM ET (20:00 UTC) at Lumen Field, Seattle. The Mexico City match kicks off at 7:00 PM local time on June 30 — Mexico City observes CST (UTC-6) year-round with no daylight saving.
What channel is the World Cup on July 1, 2026?
In the US, Round of 32 matches on air in English on FOX or FS1 (exact per-match channel assignments will be confirmed closer to the tournament). Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo, with full streaming available on Peacock. Check the broadcaster cards on this page for subscription and access details.
Can I watch the World Cup round of 32 for free?
Some Round of 32 matches air free over the air on FOX in English or Telemundo in Spanish — no cable or streaming subscription required. Matches assigned to FS1 need a cable or live-TV streaming subscription for English-language coverage. Peacock carries all Spanish-language streaming. Confirm which matches land on FOX versus FS1 when the broadcast schedule is finalised.
When does the World Cup knockout stage start?
The knockout stage begins with the Round of 32, which runs from to . July 1 is the fourth day of the round, with three of the 16 matches scheduled. The full knockout bracket — from the Round of 32 through to the Final on — is on the Football World Cup 2026 bracket.
How does the round of 32 work at the 2026 World Cup?
The Round of 32 is the first knockout stage at the Football World Cup 2026. All 32 remaining teams play one match each in single-elimination format — win to advance, lose and you are out. Group winners and runners-up are seeded against qualified third-placed teams. The full structure, matchup pairings, and bracket are on the bracket page.