LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 12: Christian Pulisic #10 and Weston McKennie #8 of the United States celebrate their side’s first goal, an own goal by Damian Bobadilla #16 of Paraguay (not pictured), during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
World Cup Friday: Four Matches Across the U.S. on June 19, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026 delivers a full slate of World Cup group‑stage action across the United States, featuring eight national teams and four host cities. Fans in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Australia will have multiple viewing windows stretching from midday to past midnight.
All matches are part of the group stage, which runs June 11–27, with the top two teams in each group advancing along with the eight best third‑place teams.
USA vs Australia
Group D Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
Eastern Time: 3:00 PM UK (BST): 8:00 PM Canada (ET): 3:00 PM Australia (AEST): 5:00 AM (June 20)
U.S. Broadcast: FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock Canada: CTV, TSN, RDS UK: BBC or ITV (final assignment pending) Australia: Optus Sport
The United States plays a true home match in Seattle, giving local supporters a marquee afternoon kickoff. The matchup anchors the day’s schedule and is expected to draw one of the largest group‑stage audiences in North America.
Scotland vs Morocco
Group C Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Eastern Time: 6:00 PM UK (BST): 11:00 PM Canada (ET): 6:00 PM Australia (AEST): 8:00 AM (June 20)
U.S. Broadcast: FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock Canada: CTV, TSN, RDS UK: BBC or ITV Australia: Optus Sport
Scotland’s passionate traveling support meets Morocco’s high‑tempo style in a primetime East Coast window. Gillette Stadium hosts its second matchday of the tournament.
Brazil vs Haiti
Group C Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Eastern Time: 9:00 PM UK (BST): 2:00 AM (June 20) Canada (ET): 9:00 PM Australia (AEST): 11:00 AM (June 20)
U.S. Broadcast: FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock Canada: CTV, TSN, RDS UK: BBC or ITV Australia: Optus Sport
Brazil’s only half‑hour‑offset kickoff of the group stage creates a late‑night viewing slot in Europe and a morning match for Australian fans. Philadelphia’s stadium is expected to be packed with Brazilian supporters.
Türkiye vs Paraguay
Group D San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California
Eastern Time: 12:00 AM (June 20) UK (BST): 5:00 AM (June 20) Canada (ET): 12:00 AM (June 20) Australia (AEST): 2:00 PM (June 20)
U.S. Broadcast: FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock Canada: CTV, TSN, RDS UK: BBC or ITV Australia: Optus Sport
This match straddles the calendar: East Coast viewers watch just after midnight on June 20, while West Coast fans enjoy a 9:00 PM local kickoff on June 19. Santa Clara hosts one of the tournament’s latest group‑stage matches.
Key Notes for Fans
The USA–Australia match provides a major home‑field moment for the host nation in Seattle. Brazil’s late‑evening kickoff creates a rare split‑day viewing experience across continents. Türkiye–Paraguay is the only match of the day that crosses midnight in Eastern Time. The geographic spread — Seattle, Foxborough, Philadelphia, Santa Clara — highlights the tournament’s coast‑to‑coast footprint within the U.S. portion of the tri‑nation hosting format.
