The World Cup action continues on Saturday with a packed programme of four more group-stage fixtures. Here is all you need to know about Saturday's games, including TV channels, live streams, and kick-off times in the UK and US.
Saturday's World Cup Fixtures
Netherlands vs. Sweden (Group F)
This match kicks off at 6pm BST (1pm ET) at the Houston Stadium. In the UK, you can stream the game live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer; in the US, it is broadcast on FOX and FS1, with streaming via the FOX Sports app and services like Fubo or YouTube TV.
Germany vs. Ivory Coast (Group E)
Taking place at 9pm BST (4pm ET) at the Toronto Stadium, UK viewers can watch Germany face the Ivory Coast on ITV or via ITVX, while US viewers can tune in via FOX or FS1. Both teams enter this contest with three points, making this a pivotal match for the top spot in Group E.
Ecuador vs. Curacao (Group E)
Scheduled for 1am BST (Sunday morning) at the Kansas City Stadium, this match is available to stream on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK and on FOX/FS1 in the US (8pm ET kick-off). Both teams are looking for their first points of the tournament, as they currently occupy the bottom two spots in Group E following opening-day losses to the Ivory Coast and Germany.
Tunisia vs. Japan (Group F - Sunday)
This fixture will kick off at 5am BST (12am ET) on Sunday morning at the Monterrey Stadium. Coverage will be on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK and FOX/FS1 in the US.
Broadcast Details
UK Broadcast Details
Every match of the 2026 World Cup is broadcast for free in the United Kingdom via the BBC and ITV networks. You can access live streams and on-demand highlights for all 104 matches through the BBC iPlayer and ITVX platforms.
US Broadcast Details
In the United States, rights are shared between FOX and FS1, with all games streamable via the FOX Sports app. Those on the move can also access these channels through subscription services like Fubo, YouTube TV or Sling TV to ensure they don't miss a single fixture.
Group Standings
Group E Standings
Germany were arguably the most impressive team of the group stage's first round, following their emphatic win over Curacao. However, they'll encounter a much higher-calibre threat in the Ivory Coast, while Ecuador are highly hopeful of injecting some life into their competition.
Group F Standings
Heading into the weekend, Sweden hold the top spot in Group F with three points. The Netherlands and Japan are currently tied with one point each, while Tunisia remain in the hunt for their first point, making the upcoming results in Houston and Monterrey decisive for qualification to the next round.
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