The 2026 FIFA World Cup has completely taken over North America, delivering a massive 48-team soccer showcase across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. With the tournament in full swing, we have officially moved past the intense quarterfinals and semifinals, leaving only the ultimate climax of this month-long tournament: the Third-Place Play-off and the World Cup Final.
For fans watching from the Mountain Time Zone (MT), the broadcast schedule remains highly accessible. MT viewers get a perfectly timed lineup of mid-day and early-afternoon weekend action. Because drawing is no longer an option, any match tied after 90 minutes will head to a thrilling extra-time period and a potential sudden-death penalty shootout.
Below is GOAL’s definitive guide to the knockout stage's remaining time slots and the exact MT schedule for this week's crucial remaining fixtures.
The Standard World Cup 2026 Daily Time Blocks (MT)
During the massive 72-match group stage, fixtures will be staggered sequentially to ensure soccer fans can catch as much back-to-back action as possible. If you are plotting out your summer work-from-home schedule or calendar blocks, these are the recurring windows to plan around:
- The Mid-Morning Window (10:00 AM / 11:00 AM MT): The perfect background stream to put on your second monitor while clearing your morning inbox before lunch.
- The Lunch/Early Afternoon Slate (1:00 PM / 2:00 PM MT): Great for taking a midday break or keeping an eye on high-profile doubleheaders over an afternoon meal.
- The After-Work Window (4:00 PM / 5:00 PM MT): Marquee group stage games airing right as you wrap up the workday and settle in for the evening.
- The Prime-Time Nightcap (7:00 PM / 8:00 PM / 10:00 PM MT): High-stakes games hosted in late-night windows by West Coast cities like Los Angeles, Seattle, and Vancouver.
📅 World Cup 2026: Semifinals & Finals Match Schedule (Mountain Time)
The field has been narrowed down to the final four elite nations. Here is the upcoming television and streaming schedule from today through the rest of the tournament, mapped out in Mountain Time (MT):
Date | Matchup | Kickoff Time (MT) | Venue / Host City | Broadcast Hubs (US) |
Sun, July 12 (Today) | Rest Day - No Matches Scheduled | — | — | — |
Mon, July 13 (Tomorrow) | Rest Day - No Matches Scheduled | — | — | — |
Tue, July 14 | France 🇫🇷 vs. Spain 🇪🇸 (Semifinal 1) | 1:00 PM | Dallas Stadium | FOX / Telemundo / Fubo / Peacock |
Wed, July 15 | England 🏴 vs. Argentina 🇦🇷 (Semifinal 2) | 1:00 PM | Atlanta Stadium | FOX / Telemundo / Fubo / Peacock |
Thu, July 16 | Rest Day - No Matches Scheduled | — | — | — |
Fri, July 17 | Rest Day - No Matches Scheduled | — | — | — |
Sat, July 18 | TBD vs. TBD (Third-Place Play-off) | 3:00 PM | Miami Stadium | FOX / Telemundo / Fubo / Peacock |
Sun, July 19 | TBD vs. TBD (World Cup Final) | 1:00 PM | NY/NJ Stadium | FOX / Telemundo / Fubo / Peacock |
Where to Stream in the Mountain Time Zone
If you plan to cut the cord entirely before opening day arrives, a few key digital platforms will offer the cleanest, most reliable feeds:
- Fubo (The Sports Fanatic's Choice): Carries every single essential English and Spanish tournament network (FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo). It includes an Unlimited Cloud DVR feature if you need to record a 1:00 PM match while stuck in a client meeting.
- Peacock (Spanish-Language Hub): Streams all 104 matches live in Spanish via Telemundo Deportes and Universo for $10.99/month (Premium tier).
- FOX One & Tubi (The Free & Standalone Hubs): FOX's brand-new premium app, FOX One, will offer direct-to-consumer streaming for every minute of play. Meanwhile, their free ad-supported streaming service, Tubi, will house a fully dedicated World Cup wing featuring round-the-clock match replays and on-demand condensed highlights.
📺 4K Streaming Note: Planning to maximize your ultra-HD display for the USMNT match at SoFi Stadium? Make sure your home Wi-Fi network maintains a steady speed of at least 25 Mbps to avoid any sudden pixelation or buffering right as a striker breaks free on goal.