Match Day

Football World Cup 2026, Jul 9 2026: TV & Streaming

Football World Cup 2026 quarter-final, July 9: kickoff 4:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium. Watch on FOX or FS1 in English, or Telemundo and Peacock in Spanish.

All matches on this day

Quarter-finals · 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 reaches the quarter-final stage on with one match on the UTC calendar: the first quarter-final at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, kicking off at . Only eight teams remain in the tournament at this point.

Which match is on July 9?

One match falls in the UTC bucket: QF-1, the first quarter-final, played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The two teams are the winners of their respective round-of-16 ties, identified by bracket positions W89 and W90. Kickoff is at .

What stage is played on July 9?

is the opening day of the quarter-final round — the first of four quarter-finals spread across three days. At this stage, only the last eight teams remain in the Football World Cup 2026 bracket. The winner of the match advances directly to the semi-finals. For the full knockout picture — including which bracket positions feed into which semi-final — see the World Cup 2026 bracket.

Where can I watch July 9’s match in the US?

English-language coverage airs on FOX or FS1 — the specific channel is not confirmed until closer to match day, so check the broadcaster cards above for the latest. FOX is free over the air with any antenna; FS1 requires a cable or streaming subscription. Spanish-language coverage airs free over the air on Telemundo, with full streaming available on Peacock Premium. No other US broadcasters are listed for this match.


Previous day: July 7 — Football World Cup 2026 · Next day: July 10 — Football World Cup 2026

See the full Football World Cup 2026 schedule for all remaining matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the World Cup quarter-final on July 9?
The quarter-final on kicks off at . In the United States that is 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM MT / 1:00 PM PT. The match is played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
What channel is the World Cup on July 9?
In the US, the quarter-final airs in English on FOX or FS1 — the specific channel is confirmed closer to match day. Spanish-language coverage airs on Telemundo, with full Spanish streaming available on Peacock. Check the broadcaster cards on this page for links and subscription details.
Where is the World Cup quarter-final on July 9, 2026?
The quarter-final is played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts — part of the greater Boston area. The stadium holds 65,878 spectators and sits in the Eastern time zone. Kickoff is at .
Can I watch the World Cup quarter-final for free?
English-language coverage of the quarter-final airs on FOX or FS1. FOX is free over the air with an antenna; FS1 requires a cable or streaming subscription. Spanish-language coverage airs free over the air on Telemundo. Peacock carries all Spanish streaming with a Premium subscription.
How many World Cup quarter-finals are there in 2026?
There are four quarter-finals in the Football World Cup 2026. They take place across , , and . The match is the first of the four. See the full bracket for how the quarter-final winners progress to the semi-finals.
What round is the World Cup at in July 2026?
By the Football World Cup 2026 has reached the quarter-finals — the last eight teams remaining in the tournament. The winner of each quarter-final advances to the semi-finals. See the Football World Cup 2026 bracket for the full knockout path from the round of 16 to the final.