The 2026 World Cup doesn’t stop. Another day, another batch of huge group-stage fixtures.
Today, June 22, sees the return of top sides like France, Norway, and Senegal. There are some really interesting matchups on the schedule. The action kicks off from 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.
Group J: Argentina vs. Austria (Dallas Stadium) — kickoff at 1 p.m. ET
Group I: France vs. Iraq (Philadelphia Stadium) — kickoff at 5 p.m. ET
Group I: Norway vs. Senegal (New York New Jersey Stadium) — kickoff at 8 p.m. ET
Group J: Jordan vs. Algeria (San Francisco Bay Area Stadium) — kickoff at 11 p.m. ET
Argentina provided a reminder of why they won the last World Cup with a dominant performance in their opening game against Algeria. Lionel Messi rolled back the years with a stunning performance to secure a 3-0 win. Austria will likely provide a tougher test for the champions. Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
France stumbled in the first half against Senegal. They probably should have been punished for a slow start, but they came back with an impressive display of attacking talent in the second half. Iraq will need to deliver something special to stop Mbappé, Olise, and Dembélé. Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
Norway looked comfortable in their opening-round victory over Iraq, but Senegal is a difficult matchup. This is an incredibly strong group, and we’re expecting a real battle between these sides. This is the toughest game to call from June 22. Live coverage will be on FOX and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
This isn’t the most glamorous matchup on the schedule, but these sides will still believe that they can progress from the group stage. If they want to make it through, they absolutely need to secure three points here. Live coverage will be on FS1 and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
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
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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