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The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues on June 26 with six group-stage matches spread across Groups D, E and F. The action begins at 1:30 AM India time (IST) with Curacao taking on Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador facing Germany. The schedule then moves to Tunisia vs Netherlands and Japan vs Sweden at 4:30 AM IST before concluding with Turkey vs USA and Paraguay vs Australia at 7:30 AM IST. Live streaming online of all matches will be available on ZEE5 and telecast on TV will be available on Unite8 Sports TV channels in India. Check out the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 June 26 schedule, venues, India timings and live-streaming details below.
Curacao vs Cote d'Ivoire (Group E)
Kickoff Time: 1:30 AM IST
Venue: Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ecuador vs Germany (Group E)
Kickoff Time: 1:30 AM IST
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey
Tunisia vs Netherlands (Group F)
Kickoff Time: 4:30 AM IST
Venue: Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium), Kansas City, Missouri
Japan vs Sweden (Group F)
Kickoff Time: 4:30 AM IST
Venue: Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), Arlington, Texas
Turkey vs USA (Group D)
Kickoff Time: 7:30 AM IST
Venue: Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium), Inglewood, California
Paraguay vs Australia (Group D)
Kickoff Time: 7:30 AM IST
Venue: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium), Santa Clara, California
Football fans in India can live stream every FIFA World Cup 2026 match online on ZEE5. The platform currently offers a Quarterly Plan priced at ₹799 and an Annual Plan priced at ₹1,699.
For television viewers, matches will be broadcast on Unite8 Sports TV channels across major DTH and cable operators. English-language coverage is available on Unite8 Sports 1 and Unite8 Sports 1 HD, while Hindi and regional-language commentary can be accessed through Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD.
Germany's clash against Ecuador stands out as one of the day's biggest fixtures, with the European giants looking to strengthen their position in Group E. The Netherlands will also attract significant attention when they face Tunisia in a potentially tricky Group F encounter.
For American fans, the Turkey vs USA match could prove crucial in shaping Group D. Meanwhile, Paraguay and Australia meet in what may become a decisive contest in the race for qualification to the knockout stages.
With six matches spread across three groups, June 26 promises another action packed day of World Cup action for fans staying up through the night and early morning in India.