How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Wednesday, June 17

Published June 17, 2026 5:33 AM CDT

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal seen in action during the friendly match between Portugal and Chile in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the National Stadium. Final score: Portugal 21 Chile. (Photo by Rita Franca/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Ge

It's day seven of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico! Portugal takes on Congo DR, England goes up against Croatia, Ghana takes on Panama, and Uzbekistan takes on Colombia.

Here's how to watch.

FIFA World Cup 2026 matches for Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Portugal vs DR Congo - Group K

  • 1:00 p.m. ET
  • Houston Stadium
  • Network: FOX

England vs Croatia – Group L  

  • 4:00 p.m. ET
  • Dallas Stadium
  • Network: FOX

Ghana vs Panama – Group L

  • 7:00 p.m. ET
  • Toronto Stadium
  • Network: FS1

Uzbekistan vs Colombia – Group K

  • 10:00 p.m. ET
  • Mexico City Stadium
  • Network: FS1

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How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026

Outside of watching FOX on live broadcast TV, there are several options audiences can choose from to enjoy the soccer matches. 

One free option is through FIFA+ and select YouTube streams. 

Other paid options include:

How to watch Team USA's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage

The 2026 FIFA World group stage. (Photo by Sam Corum/PA Images via Getty Images)

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is an expanded 48-team tournament featuring 104 matches taking place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. 

The 48 teams are divided into 12 groups of four with each team playing its group stage opponents for a total of three first-round games per side.

When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 final? 

A general view of MetLife Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Timeline:

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will take place July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the culmination of a month-long tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. 

The Source: Information for this story was provided by FOX Sports and FIFA. This story was reported from Orlando.

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