FIFA World Cup 2026 — Thursday, July 2
Here’s what’s on the schedule for Thursday, July 2, 2026:
Today's World Cup Matches
Match 84: Winner Group H vs. Runner-up Group J
Kick-off: 3:00 PM ET
Location: Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, USA
Where to Watch (USA): FOX, Telemundo, FOX One app, FOX Sports app, Peacock (Spanish streaming), YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
Where to Watch (Canada): TSN, CTV, RDS (French), TSN.ca, TSN app, Crave
Where to Watch (Mexico): TV Azteca (Azteca Uno, Azteca 7), TelevisaUnivision (Canal 5, Canal 9, Las Estrellas, TUDN), TV Azteca En Vivo, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, ViX, TUDN En Vivo
This Round of 32 clash sees a top-seeded team from Group H taking on the second-place finisher from Group J. Expect a tactical battle as both teams vie for a spot in the next round. Keep an eye on any potential breakout stars from the group stages who could make a decisive impact in this knockout fixture.
Match 83: Runner-up Group K vs. Runner-up Group L
Kick-off: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada
Where to Watch (USA): FOX, Telemundo, FOX One app, FOX Sports app, Peacock (Spanish streaming), YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
Where to Watch (Canada): TSN, CTV, RDS (French), TSN.ca, TSN app, Crave
Where to Watch (Mexico): TV Azteca (Azteca Uno, Azteca 7), TelevisaUnivision (Canal 5, Canal 9, Las Estrellas, TUDN), TV Azteca En Vivo, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, ViX, TUDN En Vivo
The spotlight shifts north to Canada for a highly anticipated matchup between two strong second-place teams. This game is sure to be fiercely contested, with both sides eager to prove their mettle and advance further in the tournament. Fans can anticipate a high-energy encounter with plenty of end-to-end action.
Match 85: Winner Group B vs. Best 3rd Place Group E/F/G/I/J
Kick-off: 11:00 PM ET
Location: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
Where to Watch (USA): FS1, Telemundo, FOX One app, FOX Sports app, Peacock (Spanish streaming), YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
Where to Watch (Canada): TSN, CTV, RDS (French), TSN.ca, TSN app, Crave
Where to Watch (Mexico): TV Azteca (Azteca Uno, Azteca 7), TelevisaUnivision (Canal 5, Canal 9, Las Estrellas, TUDN), TV Azteca En Vivo, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, ViX, TUDN En Vivo
Rounding out the day, the winner of Group B faces one of the best third-place teams. This match could be a David vs. Goliath story, or a chance for an underdog to make a surprising run. Group winners will be looking to assert their dominance, while the third-place team will be playing with everything to gain. It’s a late-night treat for West Coast fans!
Stadium Spotlight
Today's matches take us to some of the most impressive venues in North America, each with its own unique story and features. Here's a closer look at the stadiums hosting the action on July 2nd:
Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood
Built: September 2020
Capacity: 70,240 (expandable to over 100,000 for major events)
Notable: This state-of-the-art venue, also known as SoFi Stadium, is the first indoor-outdoor stadium of its kind and home to the NFL's Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, having notably hosted Super Bowl LVI.
Toronto Stadium, Toronto
Built: 2007
Capacity: 45,736 (expanded for the World Cup)
Notable: Originally Canada's first soccer-specific stadium, this venue (BMO Field) has undergone significant transformations to host World Cup matches and is home to Toronto FC and the Toronto Argonauts.
BC Place, Vancouver
Built: 1983 (major renovation with retractable roof completed in 2011)
Capacity: 54,500
Notable: Once the world's largest air-supported domed stadium, BC Place famously hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics and matches for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to deliver unforgettable moments, and today's Round of 32 fixtures are sure to add to the excitement. Stay tuned for more action as teams battle for supremacy!