Match Day

Football World Cup 2026, July 2 2026: TV & Streaming

All three Football World Cup 2026 Round of 32 matches on July 2, 2026: kickoff times, venues, US TV channels, and free streaming options for the knockout round.

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.

brings three Football World Cup 2026 Round of 32 matches, spread across venues in California and Toronto. Kickoffs run from through . English-language coverage airs on FOX or FS1 in the US; Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo or Universo.

Which matches are on July 2?

Three Round of 32 matches fall in the UTC bucket. The day opens with 1D vs the best-third-place qualifier from Groups B/E/F/I/J at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, kicking off at — 8:00 PM ET on the evening of July 1. The second match is 1H vs 2J at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles at . The third is 2K vs 2L at BMO Field in Toronto at .

What stage is played on July 2?

All three matches are Round of 32 knockout fixtures — the first elimination round of the Football World Cup 2026 bracket. The Round of 32 is new to the tournament in 2026, created by the expanded 48-team format. Losing sides go home; winning sides advance to the Round of 16. The bracket positions on this day — 1D, 1H, 2J, 2K, and 2L — will be filled once the group stage concludes on June 27. See the full bracket for the complete knockout picture.

Where can I watch July 2’s matches in the US?

In the United States, all Round of 32 matches air in English on FOX or FS1 — FOX is free over the air, FS1 requires a cable or satellite subscription. The per-match FOX/FS1 assignment for these three fixtures has not yet been confirmed; check back closer to kick-off. Spanish-language coverage of every match airs on Telemundo or Universo (cable), both free over the air on Telemundo. Peacock streams all 104 matches in Spanish with a Premium subscription. The broadcaster cards above list links and details. For the full US broadcast schedule, see the Football World Cup 2026 schedule.


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Frequently Asked Questions

What World Cup games are on July 2 2026?
Three Round of 32 matches are scheduled on . The UTC day opens at at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The second match kicks off at at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The third starts at at BMO Field in Toronto.
What time are the World Cup games on July 2?
The three Round of 32 matches kick off at , , and . All times are Eastern. The midnight UTC kickoff tips into the evening of July 1 for US viewers on Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific time.
What channel is the World Cup on July 2 2026?
In the United States, Football World Cup 2026 Round of 32 matches air in English on FOX or FS1 — the per-match assignment has not yet been confirmed for these fixtures. Spanish-language coverage airs on Telemundo or Universo. Peacock streams all 104 matches of the tournament in Spanish with a Premium subscription. Check back as kick-off approaches for the confirmed per-match channel.
How can I watch the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 for free?
In the US, matches assigned to the FOX broadcast network are free over the air with any antenna or TV provider. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo is also free over the air. Both FOX and Telemundo are available without a cable subscription if you have an antenna and a compatible TV. Peacock requires a paid subscription for its Spanish-language streaming. No free English-language stream is confirmed for Round of 32 matches.
Where are the World Cup matches played on July 2 2026?
The three Round of 32 matches are played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California; SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California (Los Angeles area); and BMO Field in Toronto, Canada. These are three of the sixteen stadiums hosting Football World Cup 2026 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.