World Cup Matches Today: Here's who is playing on June 12, exact UK kick off times, and where to watch live

There will be opening ceremonies taking place in both countries which will see Canadians such as Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette represent their country, with stars Katy Perry, Future and Tyla performing on behalf of the US.

The two host nations will play their first World Cup games on Friday, June 12 local time, which will stretch into the early hours of Saturday morning for those in the UK.

Including those which take place at unsociable hours, here is every World Cup game still to be played today and the exact UK kick off times.

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Who is playing in the World Cup today?

There are two World Cup games on today, June 12. These are:

• Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
• USA vs Paraguay

Following yesterday’s match in Mexico, Canada will host its first World Cup game at Toronto Stadium this evening. Then over in Los Angeles Stadium, the USA will face Paraguay.

Due to the time differences between the UK and North America, already one match has been played today. South Korea beat Czechia 2-1 in their game at Guadalajara Stadium, Mexico which kicked off at 3am UK time.

Here’s when today’s World Cup games will kick off UK time

The first match happening today is Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will begin at 8pm UK time, which is around 3pm in Toronto.

This will be followed by USA vs Paraguay which kicks off at 2am UK time (June 13) which is 6pm in Los Angeles.

World Cup Games today UK time:

• Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — Kick off at 8pm on Friday, June 12
• USA vs Paraguay — Kick off at 2am on Saturday, June 13

• PAST: South Korea vs Czechia (Kick off was 3am on Friday, June 12)

Where can I watch World Cup today in the UK?

Both of today’s World Cup matches will be available to watch on BBC in the UK.

For Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, coverage will begin on BBC One from 7pm or 7.30pm on BBC One Scotland.

Then for USA vs Paraguay, fans can tune into BBC One from 1.30am on Saturday morning.

Football fans will also be able to watch live on BBC iPlayer, or tune into live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live from kick off.