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The 2026 World Cup group stage is entering the second round of fixtures. Every team has now played, but nothing is decided. It's all very much still to play for in the quest to make the knockout rounds.
Today, June 18, is yet another big day for the tournament with multiple hosts in action. The action starts at 1 p.m. ET. We've broken down the details for you below. Here's what you need to know to tune in live today.
FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 18
Group A: Czechia vs. South Africa (Atlanta Stadium) — kickoff at 12 p.m. ET
Group B: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Los Angeles Stadium) — kickoff at 3 p.m. ET
Group B: Canada vs. Qatar (BC Place Vancouver) — kickoff at 6 p.m. ET
Group A: Mexico vs. South Korea (Estadio Guadalajara) — kickoff at 9 p.m. ET
How to watch FIFA World Cup games today
Watch Czechia vs. South Africa
Both of these sides are looking for their first points of the tournament. That makes this clash absolutely vital Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
Watch Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Switzerland drew their first game 1-1 with Qatar. On paper, this matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina is even tougher. Every side in Group B is tied on a single point after the first round, so everything is up for grabs. Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
Watch Canada vs. Qatar
Canada and Qatar are tied on one point after the first round of games. Hosts Canada could take a giant leap towards qualification to the knockout rounds with a win at BC Place Vancouver. Live coverage will be on FS1 and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
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Watch Mexico vs. South Korea
Mexico and South Korea both secured impressive wins in the first round of games. The winner is this clash will likely top the group. That's something to excite fans. Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
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More live streaming options
Live TV cable replacement
Not interested in signing up for a standalone streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.
These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You'll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:
YouTube TV — 10-day trial, then $67.99/month for 3 months
Fubo Sports — 1-day trial, then $45.99/month for 1 month
Hulu + Live TV — 3-day trial, then $89.99/month
Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN
It's possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.
You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.
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