The talking is over. The group stage is history. Canada and Morocco are set to collide in the very first Round of 16 clash at the 2026 World Cup. It all goes down on Saturday, July 4. Kickoff is locked for 1 p.m. ET. The venue? Houston’s NRG Stadium, though some early tournament schedules mistakenly listed Arlington. This high-stakes knockout phase runs through Tuesday, and you can track the entire bracket of surviving teams right here.
If you are trying to figure out how to watch the drama unfold live from the United States, we have you covered. Here is the breakdown of every broadcast and streaming option available.
First, the basics. The match starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 4. For English speakers, FOX holds the broadcast rights. If you prefer the Spanish-language call, tune in to Telemundo or stream it via Peacock.
No cable? No problem. You have plenty of ways to bypass the traditional pay-TV monopoly.
YouTube TV is a solid bet. It carries FOX, FS1, Universo, and Telemundo. They are currently running a promo at $67.99 a month for the first five months, which later bumps up to $82.99. They also offer a generous 21-day free trial. Just keep in mind that digital streams often lag a few seconds behind real-time action. Don’t look at your phone if you hate spoilers.
Then there is FOX One, the network’s relatively fresh streaming platform. For $19.99 a month, or $199.99 annually, you get the entire suite of FOX channels. If you just want a quick fix, they offer a 3-day free trial. That is more than enough time to catch this match and a few others without spending a dime.
For Spanish coverage, Peacock is your cheapest ticket. At $11 a month, the ad-supported tier streams every single World Cup match with Spanish commentary. Here is a pro-tip: a Walmart+ subscription actually includes Peacock for free. Right now, Walmart+ is slashed by 50%, costing just $49 for an entire year.
Once the dust settles in Houston, the rest of the Round of 16 schedule rolls on. On Saturday at 5 p.m. ET, Paraguay takes on France in Philadelphia. Sunday brings a massive doubleheader featuring Brazil against Norway at 4 p.m. ET, followed by Mexico battling England at 8 p.m. ET. On Monday, July 6, an undecided matchup kicks off at 3 p.m. ET before the USA faces Belgium in Seattle at 8 p.m. ET. The opening knockout round wraps up on Tuesday, July 7.
