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The knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup has begun in style. We’ve already seen the latest stunning goal from Canada to eliminate South Africa, Brazil’s intense action, and the shocking exits of Germany and the Netherlands.
Today, June 30, shows another set of exciting games, including the likes of France and Mexico.
It all starts at 1pm ET, with three games in the afternoon and evening.
FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 30
How to watch FIFA World Cup matches today
Watch Ivory Coast vs. Norway
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland was benched in their last match, but will be back in full force for this round of 32 match. Haaland’s strong presence means Norway are as good as they’ve ever been, but Ivory Coast are one of those teams that can surprise anyone.
Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will host the Spanish-language live broadcast.
Watch France vs. Sweden
France have looked the best of any team in the tournament so far, even when they came up short in the final group game against Norway – a meager effort that saw them win 4-1. Sweden can prove tricky competition though. They have the firepower of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres and determination to overcome their 5-1 defeat by the Netherlands.
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Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will host the Spanish-language live broadcast.
Watch Mexico vs. Ecuador
Hosts Mexico have won all three group games and have not conceded a single goal so far. With support from Mexico City, they will be open to another win. But Ecuador have resilience and courage – as we saw when they scored a late goal against Germany in the group stage – and they will be sure to take the fight to the Mexican team.
Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will host the Spanish-language live broadcast.
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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.
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