Match Day

Football World Cup 2026, Jul 6 2026: TV & Streaming

All Football World Cup 2026 matches on July 6: kickoff times, venues, TV channels and streaming. Both Round of 16 ties are live knockout football.

All matches on this day

Round of 16 · 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.

The Football World Cup 2026 places two Round of 16 knockout matches in the UTC calendar day. The first kicks off at — 8:00 PM ET on July 5 — at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where the local time is 6:00 PM CST. The second kicks off at at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Both matches are live knockout ties; losers are eliminated.

Which matches are on July 6?

Two Round of 16 ties make up the UTC slate. The first match kicks off at at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — a kickoff that lands at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT on the evening of July 5 for US viewers, with a 6:00 PM CST local start at the venue. Note that Mexico City operates on CST (UTC-6) year-round with no daylight saving time. The second match kicks off at , which is 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

What stage is played on July 6?

Both matches are Round of 16 ties — the second knockout round of the Football World Cup 2026 bracket. The Round of 16 follows the Round of 32 and is a straight single-elimination stage: one match, one winner, no second chance. Losers are eliminated from the tournament; winners advance to the quarter-finals. Each bracket position on this day is filled by a winner from the Round of 32. The bracket page has the full picture of how the knockout stage connects from this round through to the final at MetLife Stadium.

Where can I watch July 6’s matches in the US?

Round of 16 matches in the US air on FOX or FS1 in English, depending on the match assignment. FOX is free over the air with any antenna; FS1 requires a pay-TV or streaming subscription. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo, also free over the air, with all-tournament streaming available on Peacock. The broadcaster cards above list current links and subscription details. For the full tournament TV schedule, see the Football World Cup 2026 schedule.


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Frequently Asked Questions

What time are the World Cup matches on July 6, 2026?
Two Round of 16 matches fall on the UTC calendar day. The first kicks off at — that is 8:00 PM ET on July 5 / 6:00 PM CST at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The second kicks off at , which is 3:00 PM ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
What channel is the World Cup Round of 16 on?
In the US, Round of 16 matches air on FOX or FS1 in English — check your local listings for the specific channel assignment. Spanish-language coverage airs on Telemundo, with all-tournament Spanish streaming available on Peacock. No cable subscription is needed for matches on the FOX broadcast network, which is available free over the air with an antenna.
How many World Cup matches are on July 6, 2026?
There are two matches on the UTC calendar day. Both are Round of 16 knockout ties — elimination matches where the loser exits the tournament. The first match is played in Mexico City and the second at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Winners from each advance to the quarter-finals.
Can I watch the World Cup Round of 16 for free?
Matches broadcast on the FOX network are free over the air with any TV antenna, no cable or streaming subscription required. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo is also free over the air. Matches assigned to FS1 require a pay-TV or streaming subscription. Check the broadcaster cards on this page for current options and links.
Where are the World Cup Round of 16 matches on July 6?
The first match on (UTC) is at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico — a kickoff that falls at 6:00 PM CST local time on the evening of July 5. The second match is at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, kicking off at on July 6.
What is the Round of 16 format in the 2026 World Cup?
The Round of 16 is a straight single-elimination stage: 32 teams play 16 matches, with the loser of each match immediately eliminated. Winners advance to the quarter-finals. There is no replay or second chance — one match decides which team continues. The stage follows the Round of 32 and precedes the quarter-finals on the road to the final at MetLife Stadium.