2026 World Cup: Only one Quarter-Final match to air on free Mexican TV

The 2026 World Cup Quarter-Finals continue this Saturday, July 11, with two matches on the schedule. However, only one of these high-stakes games will be accessible to a broad audience in Mexico via free-to-air television.

The match featuring Norway against England will be broadcast on Canal 5 and Azteca 7, alongside the ViX streaming service. This game pits England, fresh off eliminating Mexico, against a formidable Norwegian side.

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I think we are completely different players. I know we are both center forwards, but we play almost different positions. [...] Erling physically is a machine, he's a beast. His finishing is top-level and obviously his goal record speaks for itself.

In contrast, the second Quarter-Final, pitting Argentina against Switzerland, will be exclusively available on the ViX streaming platform in Mexico. This decision means a significant portion of the Mexican audience will miss out on this match unless they subscribe to the service.

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It will be very special because I play in England. I was born in England and I'm going to play against teammates, so I'll feel a bit uncomfortable.

Ahead of the England-Norway clash, England's star striker Harry Kane offered praise for his Norwegian counterpart, Erling Haaland. Kane described Haaland as a "beast" physically and a "machine" in his goal-scoring ability. "I think we are completely different players," Kane said in a press conference. "I know we are both center forwards, but we play almost different positions. [...] Erling physically is a machine, he's a beast. His finishing is top-level and obviously his goal record speaks for itself."

Haaland, who has scored seven goals in the tournament, acknowledged the significance of facing England. "It will be very special because I play in England. I was born in England and I'm going to play against teammates, so I'll feel a bit uncomfortable," he admitted. He also reflected on Norway's surprising run to the quarterfinals, especially after eliminating Brazil. "Playing and beating Brazil was crazy for us Norwegians, and then playing England in the Quarter-Finals is incredible. If you see what's happening in Norway, it's not the usual Norway," Haaland concluded, highlighting the unexpected national pride his team's success has generated.

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Playing and beating Brazil was crazy for us Norwegians, and then playing England in the Quarter-Finals is incredible. If you see what's happening in Norway, it's not the usual Norway.