The World Cup 2026 continues on Saturday with a packed programme of four more group-stage fixtures, all available for free on the BBC and ITV networks in the United Kingdom.
The early action begins at 6pm BST when Netherlands take on Sweden in Group F at Houston Stadium. UK viewers can watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, while US audiences can tune in via FOX and FS1.
“Four World Cup 2026 group-stage matches on Saturday, with Germany vs Ivory Coast a pivotal Group E clash, all free on BBC and ITV.”
At 9pm BST, a pivotal Group E clash kicks off at Toronto Stadium as Germany face Ivory Coast. Both sides have three points from their opening matches, making this a decisive contest for top spot in the group. ITV and ITVX are the UK broadcasters; FOX and FS1 carry the match in the US.
Ecuador and Curaçao meet in the early hours of Sunday at 1am BST (8pm ET Saturday) at Kansas City Stadium. Both teams are searching for their first points after losing their opening matches to Ivory Coast and Germany respectively. BBC One and BBC iPlayer provide UK coverage.
The day’s final fixture is Tunisia vs. Japan at 5am BST on Sunday at Monterrey Stadium. UK viewers can again watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Every match of the 2026 World Cup – all 104 fixtures – is broadcast for free in the UK via the BBC and ITV networks, with live streams and on-demand highlights available through BBC iPlayer and ITVX.