FIFA World Cup schedule July 2: Games, kickoff times, livestream

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with three knockout stage matches scheduled for July 2, featuring teams like Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland. The article provides kickoff times and viewing information for fans following the tournament.
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There was major 2026 World Cup drama yesterday - with late goals, controversial penalty decisions, and England on the ropes. The high-stakes drama continues on July 2, as top European teams Spain and Portugal play their first knockout games. Expect more megastar-in-the-making stuff from Spain's Lamine Yamal and god-tier moments from Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.It all kicks off at 3 p.m. ET, with three games played across the afternoon and evening. FIFA World Cup schedule today: July 2Spain vs. Austria (Los Angeles Stadium) - kickoff at 3 p.m. ETPortugal vs. Croatia (Toronto Stadium) - kickoff at 7 p.m. ETSwitzerland vs. Algeria (BC Place Vancouver) - kickoff at 11 p.m. ETHow to watch FIFA World Cup games todayWatch Spain vs. AustriaSpain need to show something special here and live up to their hype as potential World Cup winners. They haven't done anything quite on the level of France yet, and this match won't be easy - Austria will also fight hard for a spot in the Round of 16.Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.Watch Portugal vs. CroatiaThis is a challenge for both Portugal and Croatia, who have been among the best teams in European football in recent years. Now their respective star players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, are playing what could be their last major tournament and both want to go as far as possible.Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.Watch Switzerland vs. AlgeriaSwitzerland are unbeaten at this World Cup and will fancy their chances at getting past Algeria. But Algeria could show underdog spirit in trying to reach the Round of 16 for only the second time in their history.Live coverage will be on FS1 and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
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