Coronation Street and Emmerdale have been removed from ITV's schedule tonight, July 7, 2026, as the network airs coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The soaps, typically broadcast at 8pm and 8.30pm on weeknights, will be replaced by the Switzerland vs Colombia match, which begins at 8.15pm ahead of a 9pm kick-off.
World Cup Disrupts Soap Power Hour
Both soaps have faced frequent cancellations and rescheduling since the World Cup began last month. Tonight's disruption is part of a pattern of changes affecting the usual evening lineup on ITV1. The Switzerland vs Colombia fixture takes precedence, forcing the soaps off air.
Fans can expect the soaps to return on Wednesday, July 9. Emmerdale will air at 8pm until 8.30pm, followed by Coronation Street at 8.30pm until 9pm. The episode synopsis for Emmerdale reads: "Kev changes his name to Barton to bond with Lewis, but is frustrated when he does not get through to his son, while a mysterious figure breaks into the cafe and steals the cash box." Coronation Street's teaser states: "Cassie chats up a bloke while drowning her sorrows over Steve, Abi threatens to take Idris to court, Will makes an announcement about his future, and Glenda makes an alarming discovery in Christina's handbag."
Further Cancellations This Week
Additional schedule changes are expected on Thursday, July 9, due to France vs Morocco on ITV1. Both soaps will then return on Friday, July 10. Emmerdale airs Friday at 8pm for one hour, with Coronation Street following at 9pm.
Full Weekly Schedule
Emmerdale: Monday at 7.30pm, Tuesday no episode, Wednesday at 8pm, Thursday no episode, Friday at 8pm.
Coronation Street: Monday at 8.30pm, Tuesday no episode, Wednesday at 8.30pm, Thursday no episode, Friday at 9pm.
Both soaps are available on ITV1 and ITVX.
