Brazil and the Netherlands will both be chasing their first victories of the World Cup 2026 this weekend, with the two heavyweights facing contrasting opponents in group-stage action.
Brazil, desperate to get off the mark, take on tournament minnows Haiti in Group C. The match is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, with a 1:30am BST kick-off at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. UK viewers can watch live on ITV1 or STV, with coverage from 1.15am BST, or stream via ITVX and the STV Player. In the United States, the match will be broadcast on FOX or FS1, with Spanish-language options on Telemundo, Fubo and Peacock. For those without a screen, BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT will carry live audio commentary.
“Brazil face Haiti and Netherlands meet Sweden as both teams seek their first wins of the 2026 World Cup.”
Meanwhile, the Netherlands are also seeking their first win of the tournament, with an in-form Sweden standing in their way. The Dutch side, yet to taste victory in the competition, will need to overcome a Sweden team that has impressed so far.
Both Brazil and the Netherlands know that failure to win could severely damage their chances of progressing from their respective groups, adding pressure to two of international football's most storied nations.