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Today's 2026 World Cup matches, Sunday, July 5: Schedule and where to watch live online
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Today's 2026 World Cup matches, Sunday, July 5: Schedule and where to watch live online

From La Naciรณn · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 World Cup continues on Sunday, July 5, with two Round of 16 matches: Brazil vs. Norway and Mexico vs. England.
  • This is the largest World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 venues in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
  • The article details the tournament's expanded format, historical champions, and broadcast information for Argentina.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, continues its expanded format on Sunday, July 5, with two crucial Round of 16 matches. Football fans in Argentina can follow the action through various television channels and digital platforms that hold broadcasting rights.

The day's fixtures kick off with Brazil facing Norway at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The tournament's penultimate match in Mexico will see the host nation, Mexico, take on England at the iconic Estadio Azteca. This will be the Azteca's final World Cup match, as all subsequent games, including the quarterfinals, will be held in the United States.

This year's World Cup is the largest in history, featuring 48 national teams, 16 more than previous editions. Across 39 match days, a total of 104 games will be played in 16 stadiums spread across the three host nations. The tournament's format has also been adjusted, requiring teams to play eight matches to reach the final, an increase from the previous seven.

Brazil leads the historical standings with five World Cup titles, followed by Germany and Italy with four each. Argentina ranks third with three championships. France and Uruguay have each won the tournament twice, while England and Spain have one title apiece. The tournament concludes on July 19.

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