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2026 World Cup: Which Group Stage Matches Will Be Played This Weekend?
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2026 World Cup: Which Group Stage Matches Will Be Played This Weekend?

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 World Cup Group Stage continues this weekend with eight matches scheduled between Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21.
  • Only two matches, Netherlands vs. Sweden and Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, will be broadcast on free-to-air television.
  • Matches will take place across various stadiums in Houston, Toronto, Kansas City, Monterrey, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and Vancouver.

The 2026 World Cup's Group Stage enters its second round this weekend, featuring eight matches from Saturday, June 20, to Sunday, June 21. Football fans can look forward to a packed schedule across multiple host cities.

For viewers in Mexico, two matches will be available on free-to-air television: the Netherlands versus Sweden game and Spain against Saudi Arabia. The tournament's presence remains strong in Mexico, with the Estadio Monterrey set to host a match between Tunisia and Japan on Saturday evening, following the Mexican national team's victory in Guadalajara.

The schedule for the weekend includes games from Groups E, F, G, and H. Saturday's fixtures kick off with Netherlands vs. Sweden in Houston at 11:00 AM Central Mexico time, followed by Germany vs. Ivory Coast in Toronto and Ecuador vs. Curaçao in Kansas City. The day concludes with Tunisia vs. Japan in Monterrey.

Sunday's matches begin with Spain vs. Saudi Arabia in Atlanta at 10:00 AM Central Mexico time. Other games include Belgium vs. Iran in Los Angeles, Uruguay vs. Cape Verde in Miami, and New Zealand vs. Egypt in Vancouver, ensuring a full weekend of World Cup action.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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