2026 World Cup Daily: Spain and Belgium Kick Off Their Campaigns

Monday Marks the Start for Spain and Belgium at the 2026 World Cup

The fifth day of World Cup matches is set for Monday, hoping to match the excitement from Sunday’s games. Germany bounced back impressively with a 7–1 win over Curaçao, the tournament's most dominant so far. The Netherlands and Japan shared a thrilling 2–2 draw. Côte d’Ivoire edged Ecuador 1–0 late in the game, while Sweden overwhelmed Tunisia 5–1 with clinical finishing.

Spain Opens Against Debutants Cabo Verde

Spain, one of the tournament favorites, faces off against Cabo Verde in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium at noon ET. La Roja is expected to dominate as FIFA ranks them 65 places above Cabo Verde. Luis de la Fuente will want his team to start strong, aiming for a performance even more commanding than Germany’s recent victory.

TV/Live Stream

• United States: FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One
• United Kingdom: ITV1 UK, ITVX, STV Scotland, STV Player
• Canada: TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, RDS, RDS App
• Mexico: ViX Mexico

Belgium Battles Egypt in Seattle

At Lumen Field, Belgium meets Egypt at 3 p.m. ET. Although Belgium’s golden generation is aging, stars like Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne remain key, alongside younger talent Jérémy Doku. Romelu Lukaku, 33, may see limited action. Egypt, ranked 29th globally, will rely on Mohamed Salah’s influence to challenge Belgium.

Broadcasters

• United States: FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One
• Canada: TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, RDS, RDS App
• Mexico: ViX Mexico
• United Kingdom: BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website

Saudi Arabia Faces Uruguay in Miami Gardens

Saudi Arabia hosts Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium at 6 p.m. ET. Saudi Arabia’s domestic league has drawn star players, but the national team’s progress will be tested. Uruguay, often seen as a potential dark horse, is favored but might encounter a spirited Saudi side eager to prove themselves.

Viewing Options

• United States: FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One
• Canada: TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, RDS, CTV, RDS App
• Mexico: ViX Mexico
• United Kingdom: ITV 1, ITVX, ST Scotland, STV Player

Iran Closes Monday’s Action Against New Zealand

At SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Iran plays New Zealand at 9 p.m. ET (early Tuesday BST). Iran, ranked 20th by FIFA, aims to justify its status despite off-field distractions. Led by Mehdi Taremi, they hope to silence critics. New Zealand counts on Tim Payne, a social media sensation and right back, to help secure a positive result.

Broadcasting Channels

• United States: FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Tubi, FOX One
• Canada: TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, RDS 2, RDS App
• Mexico: ViX Mexico
• United Kingdom: BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website