The 2026 men’s World Cup will treat soccer fans to a packed evening on June 25, with three group‑stage fixtures spread across the United States.
Evening of June 25: A Trio of Group Stage Showdowns
In the East, Group E will see Curacao take on Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, with the match slated for a 4 p.m. Eastern kickoff. The game will be shown on FS1 and streamed via Peacock, giving viewers a chance to catch the action early in the night.
Later, the action shifts to the Northeast as Group F pits Japan against Sweden in New York, scheduled for a 7 p.m. Eastern start. The contest will be broadcast on FOX in English and on Telemundo for Spanish‑language audiences.
The night will close with a Group D clash in Dallas, where Paraguay meets Australia at 10 p.m. Eastern. Coverage will be provided by Universo and Peacock, ensuring that fans on both sides of the language divide can follow the final match of the day.
All three games fall within the 4 p.m., 7 p.m. or 10 p.m. ET windows, and the spread of broadcast partners — FS1, FOX, Universo, Telemundo and Peacock — means that the schedule is designed to reach a wide audience across the country.
With the tournament still in its early stages, each of these fixtures carries added significance for teams looking to set the tone in their respective groups, and the locations — Philadelphia, New York, and Dallas — are among the host cities that will showcase the World Cup’s growing footprint in the United States.