FIFA World Cup schedule June 29: Matches, kick-off times, live streaming

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The knockout rounds for the 2026 world cup are now underway. Canada secured a place in the next round after a last-minute win against South Africa. Now things really heat up with the tournament’s biggest matchups. Is this the best day of competition so far? We think so.

Today, June 29, there will be three big knockout matches featuring top sides like Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it live today.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 29

How to watch FIFA World Cup matches today

Watch Japan vs. Brazil

Is this the most interesting game of the tournament so far? It should be up there. Brazil always go into these tournaments hoping to lift the trophy, but there are many doubts about this squad. Japan will be very difficult to beat. They are unbeaten and come into this game with a lot of confidence after beating the Netherlands and Sweden in the group stage.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will host the Spanish-language live broadcast.

Watch Germany vs. Paraguay

Germany beat Curaçao in their first match and then beat Ivory Coast. That was a strong start, but they followed that up with a loss to Ecuador. Are we now beginning to doubt the Germans? They are still favorites to beat Paraguay and advance to the next round, but it won’t be straightforward. Paraguay will make things difficult for Nagelsmann’s team.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will host the Spanish-language live broadcast.

Watch Netherlands vs. Morocco

You must experience the Netherlands and Morocco. This is a very difficult pairing for these sides. Both teams finished with seven points after the group stage. And their reward for remaining undefeated? It’s a game that you can easily think of as a quarter final or semi-final. We cannot predict the winner here. There will be a momentary drop in quality or error.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will host the Spanish-language live broadcast.

Lots of live streaming options

Live TV cable replacement

Not interested in subscribing to an independent streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, such as YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

These services have more than 100 live channels, but they disable WiFi connection. You’ll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus more. Here are some options to consider:

Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN

It is possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services such as ITX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our guide to watching the World Cup 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 service reviewed by Mashable and the Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada, and Europe – as our VPN for sports. It offers servers in 105 countries, an easy-to-use application available on all major devices, a fast connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.