The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage reaches its climax on Friday, with six matches set to take place across three concurrent kickoff slots. The highly anticipated matchup between Norway and France, featuring Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, headlines the day's action at 3 p.m. ET on FOX. Later, Spain and Uruguay meet at 8 p.m. ET, while Belgium and New Zealand square off at 11 p.m. ET, with all six matches airing on FOX or FS1 and streaming live on FOX One.
World Cup Schedule for Friday, June 26
Group I will be decided on Friday afternoon when Norway takes on France at Boston Stadium. This eagerly anticipated game features two teams with perfect six points from two games, and it will showcase two of the sport's greatest goalscorers, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.
Norway vs. France: A Clash of Unbeaten Group Leaders
Both teams have already secured their spots in the round of 32, but this game will determine the group winner. Due to a superior goal differential, France will win the group even if the match ends in a draw.
Senegal vs. Iraq: A Battle for Third Place
Both Senegal and Iraq enter this Group I game at Toronto Stadium with zero points after losing games to powerhouses Norway and France. This game is not completely without consequence, as a winner still has a slight chance of advancing as one of the top eight third-place teams.
Uruguay vs. Spain: A Must-Win for Uruguay
It will be a matchup of former World Cup champions on Friday when Spain and Uruguay clash at Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico to conclude Group H action. Spain currently sits atop the group with four points, while Uruguay has just two points and likely needs to defeat Spain to advance.
Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia: A Crucial Match for Both Teams
Everything will be on the line on Friday in Houston when Cape Verde takes on Saudi Arabia, with the winner likely advancing out of Group H and into the round of 32. Cape Verde enters the game with two points, while Saudi Arabia has one point.
New Zealand vs. Belgium: A Must-Win for Both Teams
For both New Zealand and Belgium, advancing out of Group G and into the round of 32 likely depends on winning this game at Vancouver Stadium on Friday night. Belgium enters this game in third place in the group with two points from two games.
Egypt vs. Iran: A Chance for Both Teams to Advance
This year, Iran is making its seventh World Cup appearance, while Egypt is making its fourth appearance at the tournament. Despite this, neither country has ever advanced out of the group stage. That will change at this World Cup when Iran and Egypt meet at Seattle Stadium on Friday night.
How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup
All World Cup matches air on FOX and FS1, with every game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.
