2026 World Cup schedule: US Eastern Time for Sunday's matches

The 2026 World Cup heats up on Sunday, June 21, as the tournament enters its second matchday for Groups H and G. Fans can expect a full slate of action, with games kicking off at noon ET and concluding at 9 p.m. ET across various North American venues, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and Vancouver.

The day's schedule features compelling matchups, notably Spain against Saudi Arabia and Uruguay facing Cape Verde. These games are particularly significant given the surprising results of the opening round, which saw unexpected draws, including a 0-0 stalemate between Cape Verde and Spain. This outcome leaves several teams needing a win to improve their standing heading into the final group stage matches.

In Group H, Spain's draw against Cape Verde puts pressure on the team to secure a victory against Saudi Arabia, who also drew their opening match against Uruguay. This sets up a tightly contested group where all teams are currently level on points, making Sunday's results pivotal for positioning.

Group G presents a similar scenario, with Belgium and Egypt drawing 1-1, and New Zealand tying Iran 2-2. Like Group H, this parity means the upcoming matches are critical for determining which teams will advance to the knockout stage. The final group matches are scheduled for Friday, June 26, which will ultimately decide the qualifiers for the Round of 32.