{"id":2484864,"date":"2026-07-02T12:22:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T12:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2484864"},"modified":"2026-07-02T12:22:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T12:22:12","slug":"fifa-world-cup-schedule-july-2-games-kickoff-times-livestream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/fifa-world-cup-schedule-july-2-games-kickoff-times-livestream\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA World Cup schedule July 2: 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: July 2&quot;,&quot;anchor&quot;:&quot;fifa-world-cup-schedule-today-july-2&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-july-2')\" value=\"fifa-world-cup-schedule-today-july-2\" data-position=\"2\">FIFA World Cup schedule today: July 2<\/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>There was major <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=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">2026 World Cup<\/a> drama yesterday \u2014 with late goals, controversial penalty decisions, and England on the ropes. <\/p>\n<p>The high-stakes drama continues on July 2, as top European teams Spain and Portugal play their first knockout games. Expect more megastar-in-the-making stuff from Spain&#8217;s Lamine Yamal and god-tier moments from Portugal&#8217;s Cristiano Ronaldo.<\/p>\n<p>It all kicks off at 3 p.m. ET, with three games played across the afternoon and evening. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fifa-world-cup-schedule-today-july-2\">FIFA World Cup schedule today: July 2<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-watch-fifa-world-cup-games-today\">How to watch FIFA World Cup games today<\/h2>\n<h3>Watch Spain vs. Austria<\/h3>\n<p>Spain need to show something special here and live up to their hype as potential World Cup winners. They haven&#8217;t done anything quite on the level of France yet, and this match won&#8217;t be easy \u2014 Austria will also fight hard for a spot in the Round of 16.<\/p>\n<p>Live coverage will be on Fox and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/z7RPBP?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Fox%20One&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=05JnA1Ubm9LnNiZZS9PcdNQ&amp;short_url=z7RPBP&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-july-2&amp;session_uuid=95f48520-a411-46f9-a5b7-bd5d5e658db3&amp;view_instance_uuid=932e041b-ff91-49c3-b1a2-d6bd5edb4491\" rel=\"sponsored\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$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=05JnA1Ubm9LnNiZZS9PcdNQ&amp;short_url=QW63NK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-july-2&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=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Peacock<\/a> will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch Portugal vs. Croatia<\/h3>\n<p>This is a challenge for both Portugal and Croatia, who have been among the best teams in European football in recent years. Now their respective star players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, are playing what could be their last major tournament and both want to go as far as possible.<\/p>\n<section x-data=\"window.newsletter({ isDeal: false })\" x-init=\"init()\" aria-label=\"Newsletter Sign-Up\" class=\"relative invisible my-12 mx-auto w-full max-w-3xl md:my-16 ziff-component accent-cut-for-gradient-bg accent-cut-border-for-gradient-bg bg-gradient-fuchsia-secondary p-[2px]\">\n<p>\n            <span class=\"text-gradient-fuchsia-secondary\">Mashable Top Stories<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>Live coverage will be on Fox and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/z7RPBP?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Fox%20One&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=05JnA1Ubm9LnNiZZS9PcdNQ&amp;short_url=z7RPBP&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-july-2&amp;session_uuid=95f48520-a411-46f9-a5b7-bd5d5e658db3&amp;view_instance_uuid=932e041b-ff91-49c3-b1a2-d6bd5edb4491\" rel=\"sponsored\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$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=05JnA1Ubm9LnNiZZS9PcdNQ&amp;short_url=QW63NK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-july-2&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=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Peacock<\/a> will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch Switzerland vs. Algeria<\/h3>\n<p>Switzerland are unbeaten at this World Cup and will fancy their chances at getting past Algeria. But Algeria could show underdog spirit in trying to reach the Round of 16 for only the second time in their history.<\/p>\n<p>Live coverage will be on FS1 and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/z7RPBP?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=Fox%20One&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=05JnA1Ubm9LnNiZZS9PcdNQ&amp;short_url=z7RPBP&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-july-2&amp;session_uuid=95f48520-a411-46f9-a5b7-bd5d5e658db3&amp;view_instance_uuid=932e041b-ff91-49c3-b1a2-d6bd5edb4491\" rel=\"sponsored\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$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=05JnA1Ubm9LnNiZZS9PcdNQ&amp;short_url=QW63NK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-july-2&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=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">VPN<\/a> to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/xPwbP?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=ExpressVPN&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=05JnA1Ubm9LnNiZZS9PcdNQ&amp;short_url=xPwbP&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-july-2\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">ExpressVPN<\/a> \u2014\u00a0a Mashable-tested service and an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expressvpn.com\/blog\/expressvpn-fifa-world-cup-2026-supporter\/\" 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)\">Official Tournament Supporter<\/a> of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe \u2014 as our VPN of choice for sport. 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: July 2How to watch FIFA World Cup games todayMore live streaming options There was major 2026 World Cup drama yesterday \u2014 with late goals, controversial penalty decisions, and England on the ropes. 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