{"id":739064,"date":"2026-07-02T14:30:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/739064\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:30:15","slug":"how-to-watch-the-world-cup-today-schedule-times-tv-streaming-for-spain-portugal-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/739064\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Spain, Portugal, More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-a2155f14=\"\">Day 22 of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/fifa-world-cup\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> brings three more Round of 32 matchups, headlined by Spain&#8217;s clash with Austria, a rematch of styles between Portugal and Croatia and a late-night thriller between Switzerland and Algeria. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal look to stay unbeaten, while Spain enters as the tournament&#8217;s stingiest defense. All three matches air on FOX or FS1, with every game <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox.com\/soccer\/fifa-world-cup?cmpid=org=one::ag=owned_other::mc=referral::src=fs::cmp=10010131002::add=625e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">streaming live and on demand on FOX One<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>World Cup Schedule for Thursday, July 2Spain vs. AustriaTime: 3 p.m. ETTV: FOXStream:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox.com\/soccer\/fifa-world-cup\/round-of-32-match-84-jul-2-2026?cmpid=org=one::ag=owned_other::mc=referral::src=fs::cmp=10010131002::add=625e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Watch 3 days free on FOX One<\/a>Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, CA\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-a2155f14=\"\">Spain enters the knockout rounds unbeaten, having topped Group H with two wins and a draw while allowing zero goals across three matches. Austria advanced as Group J&#8217;s runner-up behind Argentina, surviving a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/watch\/fmc-9sqyh6hyqux9cwlh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">wild 3-3 draw with Algeria<\/a> in the group finale. Spain&#8217;s defense makes it the favorite, but Austria has shown it won&#8217;t go down without trading punches.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox.com\/soccer\/fifa-world-cup?cmpid=org=one::ag=owned_other::mc=referral::src=fs::cmp=10010131002::add=6121a\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"block\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img  width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a> Player to Watch<a style=\"color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/alex-baena-2-player\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:50%;height:80px;object-fit:cover;width:80px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/86017.vresize.500.500.medium.4.png\" alt=\"Alex Baena\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-a2155f14=\"\">The Atl\u00e9tico Madrid man has been sharp in Spain\u2019s last two games, both wins, and was the Man of the Match after scoring a goal in the 1-0 win over Uruguay. In a game against a pressing team, Baena will have the opportunity to exploit space if he can maintain possession under pressure. Baena is playing well and should be a key to Spain\u2019s attack against Austria.<\/p>\n<p>Portugal vs. CroatiaTime: 7 p.m. ETTV: FOXStream:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox.com\/soccer\/fifa-world-cup\/round-of-32-match-83-jul-2-2026?cmpid=org=one::ag=owned_other::mc=referral::src=fs::cmp=10010131002::add=625e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Watch 3 days free on FOX One<\/a>Venue: Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Ontario\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-a2155f14=\"\">Portugal finished Group K unbeaten at one win and two draws, landing as runner-up behind group winner Colombia. Cristiano Ronaldo has two goals in the tournament and will look to add to that total against a Croatia side that survived a wild 4-2 loss to England before rebounding with back-to-back wins over Panama and Ghana. Croatia&#8217;s willingness to trade goals could make this one of the day&#8217;s most entertaining matchups.<\/p>\n<p>Player to Watch<a style=\"color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/bruno-fernandes-2-player\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:50%;height:80px;object-fit:cover;width:80px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1593.vresize.500.500.medium.2.png\" alt=\"Bruno Fernandes\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-a2155f14=\"\">In a game such as this with contrasting styles, both teams will be looking to have the game played on their terms. For Portugal, that begins with Fernandes who is the engine of the team\u2019s midfield. He is very direct and plays the game with a lot of energy. He won&#8217;t want to let Croatia slow the game down and become choppy. Portugal struggled against Colombia in the group stage finale, but Fernandes was at the heart of Portugal\u2019s best moments.<\/p>\n<p>Is Mexico Finally a Top 10 Team? Alexi Lalas Updates His FIFA World Cup\u2122 Rankings  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/watch\/fmc-eic383ckaob96x84\" class=\"pointer video\" data-v-78d4b501=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bdi1x5yeqewaar74.png\" alt=\"Is Mexico Finally a Top 10 Team? Alexi Lalas Updates His FIFA World Cup\u2122 Rankings\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" class=\"thumbnail\" data-v-78d4b501=\"\"\/><\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>Alexi Lalas updates his 2026 FIFA World Cup\u2122 Top 10 rankings and reveals where Mexico and Norway land after their latest performances.<\/p>\n<p>Switzerland vs. AlgeriaTime: 11 p.m. ETTV: FS1Stream:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox.com\/soccer\/fifa-world-cup\/round-of-32-match-85-jul-2-2026?cmpid=org=one::ag=owned_other::mc=referral::src=fs::cmp=10010131002::add=625e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Watch 3 days free on FOX One<\/a>Venue: BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-a2155f14=\"\">Switzerland topped Group B with two wins and a draw, outscoring opponents seven to three across the group stage. Algeria stumbled to a 3-0 loss to Argentina but rallied to beat Jordan and draw Austria 3-3, sneaking into the knockout rounds as one of the best third-place finishers. The Swiss are favored, but Algeria has proven it can score in bunches.<\/p>\n<p>Player to Watch<a style=\"color:inherit;font-family:inherit;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/johan-manzambi-player\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius:50%;height:80px;object-fit:cover;width:80px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/129648.vresize.500.500.medium.1.png\" alt=\"Johan Manzambi\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-a2155f14=\"\">Switzerland&#8217;s 20-year-old midfielder has been one of the top young players of this tournament, with three goals and an assist in the group stage. In the 2-1 win over Canada, the Geneva-born Manzambi was arguably the best player on the field with a goal and an assist. Manzambi has had a great year at the club level with SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga. He was also named the Europa League Young Player of the Season for 2025-26, and he excels at making late runs into the box. He could be one of the keys to victory for Switzerland in this game.<\/p>\n<p>Who Plays Today in the World Cup?SpainAustriaPortugalCroatiaSwitzerlandAlgeriaHow to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-a2155f14=\"\">All World Cup matches air on FOX and FS1, with every game\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox.com\/soccer\/fifa-world-cup?cmpid=org=one::ag=owned_other::mc=referral::src=fs::cmp=10010131002::add=625e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">streaming live and on demand on FOX One<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Day 22 of the\u00a02026 FIFA World Cup brings three more Round of 32 matchups, headlined by Spain&#8217;s clash&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":739065,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[306235,113962,23841,99],"class_list":["post-739064","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sports","tag-exclude-from-river","tag-fifa-mens-world-cup","tag-product","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/739064","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=739064"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/739064\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/739065"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=739064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=739064"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=739064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}