2026 World Cup Daily: Match Schedule and Key Updates
The second Sunday of the 2026 World Cup sees action spread across venues in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Former champions Spain and Uruguay return to the field, while Belgium aims to bounce back after a disappointing draw against Egypt.
The Netherlands grabbed attention on Saturday with a commanding 5–1 win over Sweden, fueled by goals from Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo, and a late strike from winger Crysencio Summerville. Meanwhile, Germany overturned a deficit to defeat Côte d’Ivoire in stoppage time, thanks to two goals by former Brighton forward Denis Undav.
Elsewhere, Curaçao earned their first World Cup point by holding Ecuador to a draw, while Japan's 4–0 victory over Tunisia eliminated the latter and moved Japan ahead of Sweden in Group F.
Sunday Matchups
- Spain vs. Saudi Arabia: Spain must recover from a surprise 0–0 draw with Cabo Verde. Saudi Arabia, who drew with Uruguay, will test Spain's resolve.
- Belgium vs. Iran: Both teams are level on points in Group G. Iran faces travel restrictions, entering the U.S. only on match day and required to leave immediately after, which may add motivation.
- Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde: Cabo Verde seeks to continue its strong form after holding Spain. Uruguay looks to capitalize and gain ground in the group.
- New Zealand vs. Egypt: New Zealand, the tournament’s lowest-ranked side, showed promise with a 2–2 draw against Iran. Egypt still hunts for its first World Cup win.
Player Watch and Lineup Notes
Lamine Yamal, the young Barcelona talent for Spain, is expected to see more playing time than his brief debut but remains limited by a hamstring injury. The lineups for all matches carry plenty of intrigue as teams jockey for knockout stage positions.
How to Watch
Viewers can catch every game live via the following platforms:
- FOX Network
- fuboTV
- Telemundo
- Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
- FOX One
