The 2026 men’s World Cup is already generating buzz as the tournament’s Round of 32 lineup comes into focus, with three high‑profile fixtures set to kick off in the United States this weekend.
Match Schedule and Venues
Ivory Coast will meet Norway at 1 p.m. Eastern Time in Dallas, where the iconic AT&T Stadium will host the clash, while France takes on Sweden at 5 p.m. ET in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at the sprawling MetLife Stadium.
The host nation Mexico will close the day’s action at 9 p.m. ET in Mexico City’s historic Estadio Azteca, facing Ecuador in a contest that promises fireworks in front of a passionate home crowd.
Broadcast and Language Options
All three matches will be carried live on the U.S. network FOX, with simultaneous streams on the Spanish‑language channel Telemundo and its parent platform Peacock. Fans who prefer Spanish commentary can tune into Telemundo and Peacock, while English‑language viewers will find the coverage on FOX and the Peacock stream.
The scheduling reflects a strategic effort to spread marquee games across prime‑time windows, giving audiences a steady stream of high‑stakes football throughout the evening.
With the tournament expanding to a record‑size format, the early rounds are already proving to be a showcase of global talent, and the upcoming fixtures are poised to add another layer of excitement for soccer enthusiasts across the country.