World Cup Broadcast: Where to Watch the First Two Matches

The 23rd FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, ending a four-year wait for football fans worldwide. The opening match features Mexico against host nation South Africa, mirroring the 2010 tournament's opener. Later that day, South Korea will face the Czech Republic.

In Venezuela, Televen will provide live coverage of 40 out of the 104 matches on its open broadcast signal and its new streaming platform, Televenmax. For those seeking comprehensive coverage, DSports and ESPN will broadcast all games on their pay-TV channels and respective streaming services, DGO and Disney+.

Across South America, broadcast rights are distributed among various platforms. Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru will have access through Disney+ (premium plan), DSports, and local open channels. Brazil's coverage includes TV Globo, SporTV, Globoplay, and CazéTV on YouTube. Paraguay's options are DSports, Unicanal, Trece, GEN, and Popu TV. Uruguay will primarily rely on Disney+ (premium) and DSports. Mexico's matches will be aired by Televisa and TV Azteca, with TUDN and VIX also providing coverage. In the United States, FOX, FS1, and FOX Sports Plus will handle English broadcasts, while Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock will cover the tournament in Spanish.

The tournament's opening day, June 11, features Group A matches. The following day, June 12, will see Group B action with Canada playing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the afternoon, followed by the United States taking on Paraguay in the evening.