The U.S. Men's National Soccer team enters the tournament today.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off yesterday with an opening match between host country Mexico and South Africa. Mexico was able to pull out the W in front of a fiery home crowd. Fellow host nations United States and Canada start their World Cup campaigns today, June 12. Can they follow Mexico's lead? The pressure is on.
World Cup Matchday 2 is upon us, and live coverage of the tournament starts at 3 p.m. ET today as host country Canada welcomes opponent Bosnia-Herzegovina. With 48 teams in the mix, there's a lot to keep up with. So we've broken down everything you need to know to tune in live on June 12.
FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 12
Group B: Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina (Toronto Stadium) — kickoff at 3 p.m. ET
Group D: United States vs. Paraguay (Los Angeles Stadium) — kickoff at 9 p.m. ET
How to livestream FIFA World Cup games today
Watch Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Canada, one of the tournament's co-hosts, begins its World Cup campaign in Toronto today against Bosnia and Herzegovina, looking to take advantage of a home crowd. The Group B matchup kicks off at 3 p.m. ET, and live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
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Watch United States vs. Paraguay
The United States is the last of the host nations to kick off its World Cup campaign. The U.S. Men's National Soccer team is hoping for a strong opening against Paraguay in front of a West Coast crowd. The Group D matchup will kick off at 9 p.m. ET at Los Angeles Stadium, and live coverage will be on Fox, Fox One, and Tubi. Peacock will also carry the Spanish-language coverage.
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Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.
