See the complete guide to watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches this Wednesday, June 17
The emotions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup can be followed on different platforms, with all matches broadcast on FOX or FOX Sports on television. Additionally, the FOX One and FOX Sports apps provide online access for fans. This tournament will be the largest in history, with 48 teams and a total of 104 games, taking place between June 11th and July 19th.
The international football competition reaches its seventh day this Wednesday, June 17, with four matches scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Highlights of the day include the clash between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the match between England and Croatia, Ghana’s match against Panama, and the match between Uzbekistan and Colombia.
Clashes scheduled for this Wednesday, June 17th, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Fans can prepare to watch the following games:
- Portugal x Democratic Republic of Congo– Group K
*Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
* Location: Houston Stadium
* Broadcast: FOX
- England x Croatia– Group L
*Time: 4pm ET
* Location: Dallas Stadium
* Broadcast: FOX
- Ghana x Panama– Group L
*Time: 7:00 pm ET
* Location: Toronto Stadium
* Transmission: FS1
- Uzbekistan x Colombia– Group K
*Time: 10pm ET
* Location: Mexico City Stadium
* Transmission: FS1
Options to follow all matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
In addition to the traditional broadcast on open TV on FOX, the public has several ways to watch the games, both free and paid, ensuring that no one misses moments of football’s biggest event.
Among the free alternatives, FIFA+ and some selected broadcasts available on YouTube stand out, offering flexibility for fans.
For those looking for more options and additional resources, there are subscription services that cover the tournament:
- FOX One
- FOX Sports 1
- Fubo
- YouTubeTV
- FOX Sports app
- Hulu+ Live TV
- Peacock (with option to broadcast in Spanish)
United States Team Schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Fans of the American team can now mark the host team’s first matches in the group stage on their calendars:
- Friday, June 19, 2026:United States vs. Australia, live at Seattle Stadium (12pm PT/ 3pm ET).
- Thursday, June 25, 2026:United States vs. Türkiye, in a clash broadcast live from Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California (7 p.m. PT/ 10 p.m. ET).
Details about the initial group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is an event of unprecedented proportions, with the participation of 48 teams and a total of 104 games. The tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, lasting from June 11th to July 19th. The teams were divided into 12 groups of four, ensuring that each team played three games in the group stage.
Date and location of the 2026 FIFA World Cup grand final
The culmination of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled for July 19th. The final of the tournament, which will last for a month and will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be held at MetLife Stadium, located in New Jersey.
















