Billed as pre-tournament favourites, Spain are looking to give their World Cup campaign a kick after a disappointing goalless draw against Cape Verde. A follow-up encounter with Saudi Arabia will give them the opportunity to do so.
Belgium are another European giant in need of points to make sure of their place in the last 32. Rudi Garcia’s side struggled in a 1-1 draw against Egypt, who caused problems for the Red Devils on the counter-attack.
Meanwhile, Iran and New Zealand will attempt to follow up their thrilling 2-2 draw in Los Angeles with another encouraging result and performance. As the underdogs in Group G, any positive outcome against Belgium or Egypt respectively will boost their chances of making the knockout rounds.
Here is your complete guide on how to watch today’s World Cup games, including kick-off times, broadcast networks, and online streaming options.
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Spain v Saudi Arabia
Time (ET): 12pm
Stadium: Atlanta Stadium
How to watch
United States: FOX / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: ITV1 (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
Against Cape Verde, Spain lacked any sort of cutting edge. The European champions were restricted in the final third as they missed the direct threat of Lamine Yamal down the right side. Spain’s World Cup chances hinge on the availability of the Barcelona winger.
Saudi Arabia could frustrate Spain just as much as Cape Verde did. Georgis Donis’s side will set up to defend deep. They will get bodies behind the ball and ask Spain to break them down. Cape Verde may have established the template for other opponents that encounter Luis de la Fuente’s side this summer.
Player to watch: Lamine Yamal, Spain - He was only fit enough to play the final half-hour against Cape Verde, and Spain need their primary difference-maker from the start. The teenager’s dribbling ability opens up so many different angles and options for his team.
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Belgium v Iran
Time (ET): 3pm
Stadium: Los Angeles Stadium
How to watch
United States: FS1 / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: ITV1 (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
Belgium were unconvincing in their 1-1 draw against Egypt and so there will be an even greater spotlight on Garcia’s side heading into this match. The Red Devils controlled the majority of their opening game, but struggled to convert that dominance into clear scoring opportunities.
Iran fought back twice to salvage a point against New Zealand, demonstrating resilience on and off the field. Team Melli’s request to travel to Los Angeles for their match against Belgium two days early was denied amid continued tension with the Trump administration.
Player to watch: Jeremy Doku, Belgium - Belgium’s entire attacking gameplan is geared towards getting the Manchester City winger into space on the left wing. Once he’s isolated against a defender, Doku is arguably the greatest one-v-one threat in the world.
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Uruguay v Cape Verde
Time (ET): 6pm
Stadium: Miami Stadium
How to watch
United States: FS1 / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: BBC One (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
Uruguay didn’t play like a Marcelo Bielsa team in their opening World Cup fixture. Indeed, the South Americans were one-dimensional in their attacking approach which essentially amounted to overloading the Saudi Arabian penalty area with cross after cross. Better is expected in this fixture.
Cape Verde’s goalless draw with Spain was arguably the biggest shock of the tournament so far. The Blue Sharks showed admirable defensive resolution to hold on for a point, but can they move the slider against a weaker opponent like Uruguay to pose an attacking threat of their own?
Player to watch: Fede Valverde, Uruguay - A non-factor in the opening draw against Saudi Arabia, Uruguay need to harness the Real Madrid midfielder to offer more in the way of forward thrust through the midfield and into the attacking third.
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New Zealand v Egypt
Time (ET): 9pm
Stadium: BC Place Vancouver
How to watch
United States: FS1 / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: ITV1 (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
Expected by many to be stodgy and conservative at the World Cup, New Zealand produced a surprise by operating on the front foot in their entertaining 2-2 draw against Iran. The All Whites have a direct approach, but are quick to send players forward to support the attack whenever they can.
Egypt are still searching for their first-ever World Cup victory, but there was plenty to offer encouragement in their 1-1 draw against Belgium. With Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah in the attack, the Pharoahs carry genuine threat on the counter-attack.
Player to watch: Chris Wood, New Zealand - The Nottingham Forest forward might be the best hold-up striker in the world, offering a focal point and bringing others into the game with his link play. New Zealand need him to get up the field.
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