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The 2026 World Cup knockout stage has kicked off in style. Already we've seen a dramatic late goal from Canada to eliminate South Africa, tense action from Brazil, and shock exits of Germany and Netherlands.

Today, June 30, showcases another batch of exciting fixtures, including the likes of France and Mexico.

It all kicks off at 1 p.m. ET, with three games across the afternoon and evening.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 30

• Ivory Coast vs. Norway (Dallas Stadium) — kickoff at 1 p.m. ET

• France vs. Sweden (New York New Jersey Stadium) — kickoff at 5 p.m. ET

• Mexico vs. Ecuador (Mexico City Stadium) — kickoff at 9 p.m. ET

How to watch FIFA World Cup games today

Watch Ivory Coast vs. Norway

Norway's superstar striker Erling Haaland was benched for their last game, but he'll be back in full force for this Round of 32 match. Haaland's powerful presence means Norway are as good as they've ever been, but Ivory Coast are one of those teams that can sting anyone unexpectedly.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch France vs. Sweden

France have looked better than any team in the tournament so far, even when they took their foot off the gas in the last group game against Norway — a patchy effort that still saw them win 4-1. Sweden could prove tricky competition though. They have major firepower in Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres and determination to overcome their 5-1 loss to Netherlands.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Mexico vs. Ecuador

Co-hosts Mexico won all three group games and haven't conceded a single goal so far. With electric support in Mexico City, they'll be fired up for another win. But Ecuador have tenacity and guts — as we saw when they scored a shock late winner against Germany in the group stage — and they'll be sure to take the fight to the Mexican squad.

Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

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More live streaming options

Live TV cable replacement

Not interested in signing up for a standalone streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.

These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You'll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:

• YouTube TV — 10-day trial, then $67.99/month for 3 months

• Fubo Sports — 1-day trial, then $45.99/month for 1 month

• Hulu + Live TV — 3-day trial, then $89.99/month

Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN

It's possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.

You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.

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