World Cup Fixtures Today: Every match scheduled for Friday, July 3 - with UK times and TV channels
The final three games of the round of 32 will be played today. Here is every World Cup game happening on Friday, July 3 - with UK kick off times and TV channels.
The final teams will be decided for the next stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this evening.
With three games scheduled today, the winning nations from each will qualify for the last 16 ahead of the finals beginning - with the losers being eliminated from the competition.
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The first match up will see Australia face Egypt in Dallas, with Argentina then playing Cape Verde, and finally Columbia going up against Ghana in the early hours of the morning here in the UK.
Here is every World Cup game happening on Friday, July 3, with UK kick off times and TV channels.
Who is playing in the World Cup today? Friday, July 3 fixtures with UK kick off times
First up today is Australia vs Egypt which will kick off just after lunch local time, followed by Argentina vs Cape Verde at 6pm in Miami.
Finally, Columbia will play Ghana at 8.30pm in Kansas City, which is 2.30am here in the UK.
Here is every World Cup game on today – UK time:
- Match 88: Australia vs Egypt — Kick off 7pm
- Match 86: Argentina vs Cape Verde — Kick off 11pm
- Match 87: Colombia vs Ghana — Kick off 2.30am (Saturday, July 4)
The winners of match 88 and match 86 will then go head to head in the last 16, while the victor from match 87 will be set to face Switzerland on Tuesday.
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Where can I watch the World Cup today UK? TV channels for July 3
Today’s first World Cup game will be live on the BBC, while the following two will be broadcast by ITV, or STV in Scotland.
Where to watch Australia vs Egypt
- With kick off at 7pm, Australia vs Egypt will be live on BBC One from 6.30pm this evening. Also available to stream on BBC iPlayer, those who cannot watch along can also tune into BBC Radio 5 Live for commentary.
Where to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde
- The match up between Argentina vs Cape Verde will be available to watch on ITV1 or STV from 10.15pm. Alternatively, it can be streamed on ITVX or on STV Player, with radio coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Where to watch Colombia vs Ghana
- Then from 2am on Saturday morning, Colombia vs Ghana will be live on ITV1 or STV, as well as ITVX and STV Player. There will also be commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live from 2.25am.
The full list of matches and more information can be found on the official FIFA website.
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