Final Day of Group Stage Sets Up Thrilling Showdowns
The concluding round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group phase arrives with six fixtures spread across three continents, each contest shaping the path to the round of 32.
In the United States, Norway will host France at 3 p.m. ET on FOX, a clash that pits two unbeaten sides against each other and showcases the tournament’s leading scorers, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé.
Later that evening, Spain meets Uruguay at 8 p.m. ET in Guadalajara, where the Spanish side sits atop Group H with four points while Uruguay, needing a victory to keep its hopes alive, looks to leverage home‑field advantage.
The night shift continues in Vancouver, where Belgium takes on New Zealand at 11 p.m. ET; both teams are perched on the brink of advancement and will fight for the top spot in Group G.
Additional fixtures include Senegal versus Iraq at 3 p.m. ET, a match that could produce a third‑place qualifier, and Cape Verde against Saudi Arabia at 8 p.m. ET, with the winner likely joining the knockout stage.
The final slate also features Egypt versus Iran at 11 p.m. ET, where Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will aim to drive his side forward while Iran seeks an upset as the underdog.
All games will be broadcast on FOX or its sister channel FS1, with live streaming available through FOX One, ensuring fans across the United States can follow every moment.
Notably, Norway and France have already secured their places in the round of 32, but their encounter will determine which nation finishes first in Group H, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the schedule.
With the group stage drawing to a close, the excitement builds as the qualified teams prepare for the next phase, promising knockout round drama that will define the tournament’s trajectory.