World Cup Sunday: Plenty Of Key Matchers

World Cup Sunday Viewers Guide: June 21, 2026, Start Times, Venues, and Where to Watch in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia

On Sunday, June 21, 2026, five group-stage matches are scheduled across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, starting at midnight ET and ending at 9:00 PM ET. Matches span Groups F, G, and H, with Spain, Belgium, Uruguay, and New Zealand playing crucial group-stage games. Tunisia vs Japan marks a historic milestone as the 1,000th World Cup match, played at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey.

Match Schedule (June 21, 2026)

• Tunisia vs Japan
  • Time: 12:00 AM ET (local kickoff 10:00 PM, June 20, Monterrey, Mexico)
  • Venue: Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
  • Note: This is the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history
• Spain vs Saudi Arabia
  • Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
• Belgium vs Iran
  • Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California, USA
• Uruguay vs Cape Verde
  • Time: 6:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
• New Zealand vs England
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Key Highlights

• The matches cover Groups F, G, and H, with Spain, Belgium, Uruguay, and New Zealand playing crucial group-stage games.
• Tunisia vs Japan marks a historic milestone as the 1,000th World Cup match.
• Kickoff times are provided in Eastern Time (ET); local times vary by venue.
• Matches are spread across five stadiums in four cities, showcasing the multi-country hosting format of the 2026 World Cup
• This schedule allows fans to plan viewing or attendance for all matches on June 21, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Where to watch in the US

• Primary broadcasters: Fox and Telemundo carry the majority of World Cup 2026 matches in the US, with marquee games also on FS1.
• Streaming: Watch Fox and FS1 via the Fox Sports app or website with a TV provider; Telemundo content is available on Peacock.
• Suggested viewing map:
• • Midnight ET Tunisia vs Japan: best for late-night viewers
  • Noon ET Spain vs Saudi Arabia: prime afternoon slot
  • 3 PM ET Belgium vs Iran: afternoon prime for West Coast
  • 6 PM ET Uruguay vs Cape Verde: evening slot for East Coast
• • 9 PM ET New Zealand vs Egypt: late-night for East Coast, primetime for West Coast

Where to watch in the UK

• Primary broadcaster: BBC and ITV share World Cup 2026 coverage in the UK, with matches split across both networks.
• Streaming: BBC iPlayer and ITV X carry live matches and replays.
• Time zone conversion: ET to GMT is +5 hours during June.
  • 12:00 AM ET = 5:00 AM GMT
  • 12:00 PM ET = 5:00 PM GMT
  • 3:00 PM ET = 8:00 PM GMT
  • 6:00 PM ET = 11:00 PM GMT
  • 9:00 PM ET = 2:00 AM GMT (Monday, June 22)

Where to watch in Canada

• Primary broadcaster: CBC, TSN, and RDS carry World Cup 2026 matches in Canada, with English and French coverage.
• Streaming: CBC Gem, TSN Direct, and RDS Direct provide live matches.
• Time zone conversion: ET to local Canadian time is straightforward for most markets.
  • Eastern Time (Toronto, Montreal): same as ET
  • Pacific Time (Vancouver): ET minus 3 hours
    • 12:00 AM ET = 9:00 PM PT (June 20)
    • 12:00 PM ET = 9:00 AM PT
    • 3:00 PM ET = 12:00 PM PT
    • 6:00 PM ET = 3:00 PM PT
    • 9:00 PM ET = 6:00 PM PT

Where to watch in Australia

• Primary broadcaster: SBS carries World Cup 2026 matches in Australia.
• Streaming: SBS On Demand provides live matches and replays.
• Time zone conversion: ET to AEST is +14 hours during June.
  • 12:00 AM ET = 2:00 PM AEST (same day)
  • 12:00 PM ET = 2:00 AM AEST (next day)
  • 3:00 PM ET = 5:00 AM AEST (next day)
  • 6:00 PM ET = 8:00 AM AEST (next day)
  • 9:00 PM ET = 11:00 AM AEST (next day)

Venue quick reference

• Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico: Tunisia vs Japan at 12:00 AM ET (local 10:00 PM, June 20)
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA: Spain vs Saudi Arabia at 12:00 PM ET
• SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, USA: Belgium vs Iran at 3:00 PM ET
• Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, USA: Uruguay vs Cape Verde at 6:00 PM ET
• BC Place, Vancouver, Canada: New Zealand vs Egypt at 9:00 PM ET

Planning tips for Sunday

• Set alerts for the 1,000th match: Tunisia vs Japan at midnight ET is a must-watch historic game.
• Use a single-day block: Noon to 9 PM ET covers Spain, Belgium, and Uruguay, ideal for a football afternoon and evening.
• West Coast viewers: Belgium at 3 PM ET lands at 12 PM PT, and New Zealand at 9 PM ET lands at 6 PM PT, making it a smooth primetime flow.
• UK viewers: Spain at 5 PM GMT and Belgium at 8 PM GMT are prime evening slots; Uruguay and New Zealand push late.
• Australia viewers: All matches land during daytime and early evening on June 21, with the later games finishing by mid-morning June 22.

Fans can plan viewing or attendance for all matches on June 21, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with kickoff times in EDT and local times varying by venue. This schedule highlights the multi-country hosting format and delivers a packed Sunday of World Cup group action across Groups F, G, and H.