{"id":2471954,"date":"2026-06-23T13:04:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2471954"},"modified":"2026-06-23T13:04:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:04:49","slug":"fifa-world-cup-schedule-june-23-games-kickoff-times-livestream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/fifa-world-cup-schedule-june-23-games-kickoff-times-livestream\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA World Cup schedule June 23: Games, kickoff times, livestream"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article\">\n<h2 class=\"sr-only\" id=\"toc\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<aside x-data=\"tableOfContents()\" x-init=\"tableOfContentsInit([{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Table of Contents&quot;,&quot;anchor&quot;:&quot;toc&quot;},{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 23&quot;,&quot;anchor&quot;:&quot;fifa-world-cup-schedule-today-june-23&quot;},{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;How to watch FIFA World Cup games today&quot;,&quot;anchor&quot;:&quot;how-to-watch-fifa-world-cup-games-today&quot;},{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;More live streaming options&quot;,&quot;anchor&quot;:&quot;more-live-streaming-options&quot;}])\" class=\"block sticky top-0 z-20 order-first pt-8 mx-auto mb-4 w-full font-sans bg-white rounded-sm md:z-30 pgQSsticky font-brand\">\n<div class=\"group\">\n<div class=\"relative mx-auto w-full max-w-[736px] toc-div\">\n                <label for=\"table-of-contents\" class=\"hidden\">Table of Contents<\/label><br \/>\n                <select name=\"table-of-contents\" id=\"table-of-contents\" class=\"p-2 py-2 pr-12 m-auto -mt-2 w-full text-base font-bold tracking-wide bg-white rounded border appearance-none lg:text-sm focus:outline-none border-gray-lighter group-hover:border-gray-darkest\" data-ga-module=\"toc\" data-ga-item=\"toc-list\" data-ga-element=\"toc-link\" data-ga-action=\"toc-click\"><option x-show=\"isvalidLink('toc')\" value=\"toc\" data-position=\"1\">Table of Contents<\/option><option x-show=\"isvalidLink('fifa-world-cup-schedule-today-june-23')\" value=\"fifa-world-cup-schedule-today-june-23\" data-position=\"2\">FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 23<\/option><option x-show=\"isvalidLink('how-to-watch-fifa-world-cup-games-today')\" value=\"how-to-watch-fifa-world-cup-games-today\" data-position=\"3\">How to watch FIFA World Cup games today<\/option><option x-show=\"isvalidLink('more-live-streaming-options')\" value=\"more-live-streaming-options\" data-position=\"4\">More live streaming options<\/option><\/select><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Every day is a big one for the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/entertainment\/fifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-june-15\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">2026 World Cup<\/a>, but today&#8217;s action features some particularly exciting group games \u2014 fixtures that soccer fans won&#8217;t want to miss.<\/p>\n<p>Today, June 23, sees Portugal and England take part in two of four scheduled games. Both teams are considered contenders to go far, but Portugal had a tough start while England were on fire. <\/p>\n<p>It all kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET, with action going through the afternoon and evening. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know to tune in live today.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fifa-world-cup-schedule-today-june-23\">FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 23<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-watch-fifa-world-cup-games-today\">How to watch FIFA World Cup games today<\/h2>\n<h3>Watch Portugal vs. Uzbekistan<\/h3>\n<p>Portugal entered the World Cup as one of the favorites to win thanks to a superstar squad led by Cristiano Ronaldo. But they faltered in the opening game against lower-ranked DR Congo, a game that ended 1-1. It was a poor start for CR7, who has failed to score in 10 straight international games. The smart money is on Portugal turning things around against Uzbekistan \u2014 but the group stage is always full of surprises.<\/p>\n<p>Live coverage will be on FOX and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/z7RPBP?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Fox%20One&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=05Tv6YMwEvHpfHRc0PdUa1Z&amp;short_url=z7RPBP&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-june-23&amp;session_uuid=95f48520-a411-46f9-a5b7-bd5d5e658db3&amp;view_instance_uuid=932e041b-ff91-49c3-b1a2-d6bd5edb4491\" rel=\"sponsored\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Fox One<\/a>. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QW63NK?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Peacock&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=05Tv6YMwEvHpfHRc0PdUa1Z&amp;short_url=QW63NK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-june-23&amp;session_uuid=95f48520-a411-46f9-a5b7-bd5d5e658db3&amp;view_instance_uuid=932e041b-ff91-49c3-b1a2-d6bd5edb4491\" rel=\"sponsored\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Peacock<\/a> will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch England vs. Ghana<\/h3>\n<p>England overcame a defensively weak first half against Croatia and scored a decisive win, putting to rest any questions over their squad selection. Fans would expect them to beat Ghana and secure a spot in the knockout stage \u2014 particularly with goal scorers Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford in good form. <\/p>\n<p>Live coverage will be on FOX and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/z7RPBP?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Fox%20One&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=05Tv6YMwEvHpfHRc0PdUa1Z&amp;short_url=z7RPBP&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-june-23&amp;session_uuid=95f48520-a411-46f9-a5b7-bd5d5e658db3&amp;view_instance_uuid=932e041b-ff91-49c3-b1a2-d6bd5edb4491\" rel=\"sponsored\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Fox One<\/a>. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QW63NK?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Peacock&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=05Tv6YMwEvHpfHRc0PdUa1Z&amp;short_url=QW63NK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-june-23&amp;session_uuid=95f48520-a411-46f9-a5b7-bd5d5e658db3&amp;view_instance_uuid=932e041b-ff91-49c3-b1a2-d6bd5edb4491\" rel=\"sponsored\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Peacock<\/a> will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.<\/p>\n<section x-data=\"window.newsletter({ isDeal: false })\" x-init=\"init()\" aria-label=\"Newsletter Sign-Up\" class=\"relative invisible my-12 mx-auto w-full max-w-3xl md:my-16 ziff-component accent-cut-for-gradient-bg accent-cut-border-for-gradient-bg bg-gradient-fuchsia-secondary p-[2px]\">\n<p>\n            <span class=\"text-gradient-fuchsia-secondary\">Mashable Top Stories<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h3>Watch Panama vs. Croatia<\/h3>\n<p>Croatia are always a team to watch at big tournaments. Led by Luka Modric, they reached the final and semi-final at the last two World Cups. But they suffered a morale-crushing loss to England in their opening game and need to beat Panama to stand a chance of progressing beyond the group stage. Is this generation of Croatian players past their best? Or will they prove that the England loss was just a blip? <\/p>\n<p>Live coverage will be on FOX and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/z7RPBP?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Fox%20One&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=05Tv6YMwEvHpfHRc0PdUa1Z&amp;short_url=z7RPBP&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-june-23&amp;session_uuid=95f48520-a411-46f9-a5b7-bd5d5e658db3&amp;view_instance_uuid=932e041b-ff91-49c3-b1a2-d6bd5edb4491\" rel=\"sponsored\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Fox One<\/a>. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QW63NK?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Peacock&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=05Tv6YMwEvHpfHRc0PdUa1Z&amp;short_url=QW63NK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-june-23&amp;session_uuid=95f48520-a411-46f9-a5b7-bd5d5e658db3&amp;view_instance_uuid=932e041b-ff91-49c3-b1a2-d6bd5edb4491\" rel=\"sponsored\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Peacock<\/a> will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch Colombia vs. DR Congo<\/h3>\n<p>Colombia scored big in their opening game, beating Uzbekistan 3-1, while DR Congo surprised fans by holding Portugal to a draw. That makes this a crucial group fixture. Colombia will be the favorites here, but DR Congo have already defied the odds once in this tournament. As <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/entertainment\/uruguay-cape-verde-fifa-world-cup-2026-live-stream-for-free\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Cape Verde<\/a> have proved against Spain and Uruguay, it&#8217;s possible for lightning to strike twice. <\/p>\n<p>Live coverage will be on FS1 and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/z7RPBP?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Fox%20One&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=05Tv6YMwEvHpfHRc0PdUa1Z&amp;short_url=z7RPBP&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-june-23&amp;session_uuid=95f48520-a411-46f9-a5b7-bd5d5e658db3&amp;view_instance_uuid=932e041b-ff91-49c3-b1a2-d6bd5edb4491\" rel=\"sponsored\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Fox One<\/a>. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QW63NK?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Peacock&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=05Tv6YMwEvHpfHRc0PdUa1Z&amp;short_url=QW63NK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-june-23&amp;session_uuid=95f48520-a411-46f9-a5b7-bd5d5e658db3&amp;view_instance_uuid=932e041b-ff91-49c3-b1a2-d6bd5edb4491\" rel=\"sponsored\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Peacock<\/a> will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lg:grid lg:grid-cols-2 lg:gap-4 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"flex relative flex-col p-6 max-w-3xl mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 font-sans border border-gray-100 pogoClear md:w-full\" data-commerce-block=\"\">\n<div class=\"pl-0 mt-3 w-full lg:w-full lg:h-full lg:flex lg:flex-col lg:justify-between\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2\">\n<p>\n                                                    <span class=\"text-sm font-bold\">$39.98<\/span><br \/>\n                                                        <br \/><span class=\"text-xs font-bold line-through\">$59.97<\/span><br \/>\n                                                                                        <span class=\"text-xs font-bold text-red-400\"> Save $19.99<\/span>\n                                                                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"more-live-streaming-options\">More live streaming options<\/h2>\n<h3>Live TV cable replacement<\/h3>\n<p>Not interested in signing up for a standalone streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV. <\/p>\n<p>These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You&#8217;ll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:<\/p>\n<h3>Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">ITVX<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">BBC iPlayer<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nos.nl\/live\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">NOS<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rte.ie\/player\/onnow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\"><u>RT\u00c9<\/u><\/a>. Our <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/fifa-world-cup-2026-live-stream-for-free\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">global World Cup watch guide<\/a> can walk you through the process.<\/p>\n<p>You will need a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/roundup\/best-vpns\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">VPN<\/a> to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. 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It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections. <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex relative flex-col p-6 max-w-3xl mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 font-sans border border-gray-100 pogoClear md:flex-row\" data-commerce-block=\"\">\n<div class=\"pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1\/2\">\n<div>\n<p>$12.99 only at ExpressVPN <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-auto max-w-7xl\">\n<\/section><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source mashable.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsFIFA World Cup schedule today: June 23How to watch FIFA World Cup games todayMore live streaming options Every day is a big one for the 2026 World Cup, but today&#8217;s action features some particularly exciting group games \u2014 fixtures that soccer fans won&#8217;t want to miss. 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