Match Day

Football World Cup 2026, Jul 7 2026: TV & Streaming

Three Football World Cup 2026 Round of 16 matches on July 7: kickoff times, venues, TV channels, and how to watch on FOX, Telemundo, and Peacock in the US.

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.

is the final day of the Round of 16 at the Football World Cup 2026, with three knockout matches across Seattle, Atlanta, and Vancouver. The day opens at at Lumen Field — that is 8:00 PM ET on July 6 — and closes at at BC Place. In the US, matches air on FOX or FS1 in English, and on Telemundo or Peacock in Spanish.

Which matches are on July 7?

Three Round of 16 matches are played on . W81 vs W82 kicks off at at Lumen Field in Seattle. W86 vs W88 follows at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. W85 vs W87 closes the Round of 16 at at BC Place in Vancouver.

What stage is played on July 7?

July 7 is the concluding day of the Round of 16 — the first knockout round of the Football World Cup 2026 bracket. Eight matches make up the full Round of 16 (July 4–7); today’s three complete it. Every winner advances to the quarter-finals; every loser is eliminated. The quarter-finals begin on ; is a rest day with no scheduled matches. See the World Cup 2026 schedule for the full knockout calendar.

Where can I watch July 7’s matches in the US?

All Round of 16 matches in the US air in English on FOX or FS1 — FOX over the air free with any antenna, FS1 requiring a cable or streaming subscription. The per-match channel assignment between FOX and FS1 for July 7 has not been confirmed at time of publication; check the Football World Cup 2026 tournament page for updates. Spanish-language coverage of every match airs free on Telemundo, with Universo carrying selected fixtures on cable. Peacock streams all 104 matches in Spanish with a Premium subscription.


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Frequently Asked Questions

What World Cup matches are on July 7?
Three Round of 16 matches fall in the UTC bucket. W81 vs W82 kicks off at at Lumen Field in Seattle. W86 vs W88 follows at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. W85 vs W87 closes the day at at BC Place in Vancouver.
What time do the World Cup matches kick off on July 7?
The first match kicks off at at Lumen Field, Seattle. The second is at at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. The third is at at BC Place, Vancouver. All times are Eastern Time (UTC-4).
What channel is the World Cup on July 7?
In the US, Round of 16 matches air in English on FOX or FS1 — the per-match channel assignment has not been confirmed in source data. Spanish-language coverage airs on Telemundo or Universo, with all matches available to stream in Spanish on Peacock with a Premium subscription. No per-match FOX vs FS1 split is confirmed at this time.
Is the World Cup round of 16 on free TV?
Yes. FOX carries selected Round of 16 matches free over the air on the FOX broadcast network — any antenna gives you access. Telemundo provides the free Spanish-language broadcast on the same basis. FS1 and Universo require a cable or streaming subscription. Peacock streams all 104 matches in Spanish with a Premium subscription.
When do the World Cup quarter-finals start?
The quarter-finals begin on . July 7 is the final day of the Round of 16; is a scheduled rest day with no matches. The full knockout path from the Round of 16 onwards is shown in the Football World Cup 2026 bracket.
How many Round of 16 matches are left after July 6?
Three matches remain in the Round of 16 after . All three are played on , completing the first knockout round of the Football World Cup 2026. After July 7, the next action is the quarter-finals on July 9 — there are no matches on July 8.