{"id":2494864,"date":"2026-07-09T12:16:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2494864"},"modified":"2026-07-09T12:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:16:01","slug":"fifa-world-cup-schedule-july-9-games-kickoff-times-livestream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/fifa-world-cup-schedule-july-9-games-kickoff-times-livestream\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA World Cup schedule July 9: 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 9&quot;,&quot;anchor&quot;:&quot;fifa-world-cup-schedule-today-july-9&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-9')\" value=\"fifa-world-cup-schedule-today-july-9\" data-position=\"2\">FIFA World Cup schedule today: July 9<\/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>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> has entered the quater-final stage. France and Morocco kick off the festivities.<\/p>\n<p>France are tipped to win the tournament but Morocco will prove their toughest opposition so far. Is this the moment that France come unstuck? Or will Mbapp\u00e9 lead them to another thrilling win?<\/p>\n<p>It all kicks off at 4 p.m. ET today. Here&#8217;s all the information you need to watch today&#8217;s soccer action.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fifa-world-cup-schedule-today-july-9\">FIFA World Cup schedule today: July 9<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-watch-fifa-world-cup-games-today\">How to watch FIFA World Cup games today<\/h2>\n<h3>Watch France vs. Morocco<\/h3>\n<p>France had to fight and claw their way through the Round of 16, with opponents Paraguay relying on underhanded tactics to rattle the French. But Mbapp\u00e9 and the rest of the team kept their heads and eked out a 1-0 win. It was a testament to their skill and teamwork, but it wasn&#8217;t the dominant performance fans expected for the World Cup contenders \u2014 proof that France aren&#8217;t totally dominant. Morocco, meanwhile, have been on fine form, eliminating the Netherlands on penalties and easily dispatching co-hosts Canada. <\/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=02xpdzE8NPBuqTLU6tr20UF&amp;short_url=z7RPBP&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-july-9&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=02xpdzE8NPBuqTLU6tr20UF&amp;short_url=QW63NK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-july-9&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=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">Peacock<\/a> will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"more-live-streaming-options\">More live streaming options<\/h2>\n<h3>Live TV cable replacement<\/h3>\n<p>Not interested in signing up for a standalone streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV. <\/p>\n<p>These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You&#8217;ll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:<\/p>\n<h3>Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$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=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">VPN<\/a> to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/xPwbP?pageview_type=Standard&amp;template=article&amp;module=content_body&amp;element=offer&amp;item=text-link&amp;element_label=ExpressVPN&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=02xpdzE8NPBuqTLU6tr20UF&amp;short_url=xPwbP&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle-route-prefix%2Fentertainment%2Ffifa-world-cup-schedule-today-kickoff-livestream-july-9\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$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 9How to watch FIFA World Cup games todayMore live streaming options The 2026 World Cup has entered the quater-final stage. France and Morocco kick off the festivities. France are tipped to win the tournament but Morocco will prove their toughest opposition [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2494865,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2494864","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/FIFA-World-Cup-schedule-July-9-Games-kickoff-times-livestream.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2494864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2494864"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2494864\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2494866,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2494864\/revisions\/2494866"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2494865"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2494864"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2494864"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2494864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}