Need to know the World Cup kick-off times today? Here is the full schedule and fixtures for today.
Evening Match: Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
The main evening fixture taking place today features Canada going head-to-head with Bosnia and Herzegovina, which kicks off at a prime-time 8pm. If you want to watch the Canada match this evening, you can catch all the live action over on BBC One or stream it through the BBC iPlayer.
Late-Night Match: United States vs Paraguay
The final fixture scheduled for Friday's local time sees the United States host Paraguay, but the time difference means it kicks off overnight at 2am in the UK. For any dedicated fans planning to stay up late to watch the United States game overnight, it will also be broadcast live on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer.
Impact of North American Host Cities
This viewing schedule highlights how the North American host cities impact the tournament, spreading Friday's associated matches across a nearly 24-hour period for UK audiences. You can expect this scattered pattern of early morning, evening, and late-night kick-off times split across the BBC and ITV to continue as a regular theme throughout the group stages.
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