Fans are set to be enthralled by the first weekend of the World Cup 2026, with a packed schedule of matches tonight and overnight. Here is all the information on how to watch every game.
Qatar vs Switzerland
Kick-off time: The group stage encounter between these two nations is scheduled for Saturday, with kick-off at 8pm BST for UK viewers and 12pm PT for US-based supporters.
Location: The game will be held at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California, USA.
UK TV channel: Live coverage will be broadcast on ITV1, starting at 7pm for a full hour of build-up.
Brazil vs Morocco
Kick-off time: Football giants Brazil take on Morocco in a highly anticipated Group C match starting at 11pm BST on Saturday night, or 6pm ET in the US.
Location: The match is hosted at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, home of the NFL's New York Giants.
UK TV channel: The match will be broadcast live on BBC One, with coverage starting at 10:30pm ahead of an 11pm kick-off, including half an hour of pre-match analysis.
Haiti vs Scotland
Kick-off time: The Group C opening fixture is scheduled to kick off at 2am BST on Sunday, corresponding to 9pm ET on Saturday evening.
Location: The match will take place at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA.
UK TV channel: Live coverage will be broadcast free-to-air on BBC One, starting at 1:10am, giving fans 50 minutes of build-up before the game.
Australia vs Turkey
Kick-off time: The tournament fixture starts at 5am BST on Sunday, corresponding to 9pm local time on Saturday night in Canada.
Location: The showdown will take place at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, a state-of-the-art stadium with a retractable roof.
UK TV channel: Watch the full game live on free-to-air ITV1, with coverage starting at 4:30am for pre-match build-up.
