England fans can settle in for a prime‑time 9pm kick‑off against Ghana at the Boston Stadium tonight, but anyone hoping to watch Panama take on Croatia will need to stay awake past midnight. The four World Cup 2026 fixtures over the next 24 hours offer a mix of afternoon, evening and late‑night viewing for UK supporters, with Portugal’s clash against tournament debutants Uzbekistan kicking off the action at 6pm.
Portugal go into their Group K match at the Houston Stadium seeking a first win of the campaign against a Uzbekistan side appearing at a World Cup for the first time. The Seleccao’s match will be shown live on ITV1, with streaming available on ITVX. UK viewers can tune in at 6pm, while American audiences will watch on FOX and Telemundo.
“England face Ghana at 9pm, Portugal face World Cup debutants Uzbekistan at 6pm, Panama vs Croatia at midnight.”
England’s Group L encounter follows at 9pm, with Thomas Tuchel’s side facing Ghana at the Boston Stadium. The Three Lions are heavy favourites to book a place in the last 32, but must beware a Ghana side that reached the quarter‑finals in 2010. BBC One has exclusive live coverage, with streaming via BBC iPlayer. The match kicks off at 4pm local time.
Panama and Croatia meet in the same group at the Toronto Stadium at 7pm local time – which translates to midnight in the UK. BBC One will broadcast that match live, with streaming on BBC iPlayer. North American fans can watch on FOX.
Colombia vs DR Congo at the Guadalajara Stadium is the final match of the day, with an 8pm local start meaning a 3am UK wake‑up call for those who want to watch it live. ITV holds the UK rights for that fixture.
The scheduling creates a long night for devoted football fans in Britain, with four matches spread across nine hours, but England’s prime‑time slot offers the most accessible viewing for the majority.