Match Day

Football World Cup 2026, Jul 5 2026: TV & Streaming

Football World Cup 2026 Round of 16 on July 5: one match at MetLife Stadium, kicking off 20:00 UTC (4:00 PM ET). Watch on FOX, Telemundo or Peacock.

All matches on this day

Round of 16 · Kickoffs shown in UTC.

20:00 W76 W76 vs W78 W78 MetLife Stadium

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.

Visit FOX Sports

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.

Visit Telemundo

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.

Visit Peacock

The Football World Cup 2026 Round of 16 reaches MetLife Stadium on . One match is on the schedule: the winner of Match 76 takes on the winner of Match 78, kicking off at . In the US, the match airs free on FOX in English and free on Telemundo in Spanish.

Which match is on July 5?

One Round of 16 fixture is scheduled in the UTC bucket: W76 vs W78 at MetLife Stadium, kicking off at . The bracket positions will resolve once the Round of 32 concludes. See the full knockout bracket for how this match connects to the quarter-finals.

What stage is played on July 5?

July 5 falls in the Round of 16 — the second knockout round of the Football World Cup 2026. Lose and you go home; win and you advance to the quarter-finals. The full tournament schedule shows all remaining knockout dates through the Final.

Where can I watch July 5’s match in the US?

All Round of 16 matches air on FOX in English — free over the air with an antenna. Telemundo carries the Spanish-language broadcast, also free over the air. For streaming, Peacock offers full Spanish-language coverage with a Premium subscription. The broadcaster cards above show links and access details for each service.

Previous day: July 4 · Next day: July 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What match is on July 5, 2026?
One Round of 16 match is scheduled on : the winner of Match 76 faces the winner of Match 78 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is at . The teams have not yet been decided — they will be determined when the Round of 32 concludes.
What time does the World Cup match kick off on July 5?
The Round of 16 match on kicks off at . In US timezones that is 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM MT / 1:00 PM PT. The venue, MetLife Stadium, is in the Eastern Time zone, so local kickoff time matches the ET figure.
What channel is the World Cup on July 5, 2026?
In the US, the July 5 Round of 16 match airs on FOX in English — free over the air with an antenna or via any pay-TV provider. Spanish-language coverage airs free on Telemundo over the air and on Peacock via streaming subscription.
Can I watch the World Cup Round of 16 for free?
Yes. FOX carries every Round of 16 match free over the air in English — an antenna gives you access at no cost. Telemundo also broadcasts in Spanish for free over the air. If you do not have an antenna or a pay-TV subscription, a Peacock subscription covers Spanish-language streaming. There is no free English-language streaming option for this match.
Where is the World Cup Round of 16 match on July 5 being played?
The July 5 match is played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which has a capacity of 82,500. MetLife Stadium also hosts the Football World Cup 2026 Final on . The stadium is in the Eastern Time zone, so no local time conversion is needed for US East Coast viewers.
Is the World Cup Round of 16 on FOX?
Yes. All eight Round of 16 matches air on FOX in English. The knockout rounds use only FOX — there is no split with FS1 as there was in the group stage and Round of 32. The July 5 match at MetLife Stadium airs on FOX at and is free to watch over the air with an antenna.

Reviewed by Jakob Dahl Strand · Last updated