No other nation has the relationship with the World Cup that Brazil has. As five-time winners, they are international soccer giants and favorites of those who value everything that is great and good about the game.
Whether this particular Brazil team are great or good, however, remains to be seen. Carlo Ancelotti was brought in to change the direction of a side that finished a lowly fifth in Conmebol qualifying. His success or failure will be determined by what unfolds this summer. Brazil always expect to win. They open their World Cup on Saturday against 2022 semi-finalist Morocco in New Jersey.
Meanwhile, Scotland play their first World Cup match since 1998 against Haiti, who will end a 52-year tournament drought when they kick off in Massachusetts.
Here is your complete guide on how to watch todayâs World Cup games, including kick-off times, broadcast networks, and online streaming options.
Complete guide to all the players
A visual guide to every stadium
Standings
Golden Boot leaders
Qatar v Switzerland
Time (ET): 3pm
Stadium: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
How to watch
United States: FOX / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: BBC / ITV (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
Three-and-a-half years ago, Qatar were a disappointment at their own World Cup, exiting with a whimper in the group stage. Anything better than that this time around would be an improvement.
Switzerland, on the other hand, are consistent at tournament level. While Murat Yakin has kept the same core of experienced players together, he has evolved the style of his team since taking over in 2021.
Player to watch: Dan Ndoye, Switzerland â the Nottingham Forest winger has scored in five of his last six games for Switzerland. Even if Ndoye doesnât find the back of the net, his explosiveness is always a thrill.
What to read
Qatar team guide
Switzerland team guide
Julen Lopetegui: âGoing to the World Cup just for the sake of going is stupidâ
Australia and Switzerland draw 1-1 in World Cup tune-up
Brazil v Morocco
Time (ET): 6pm
Stadium: New York New Jersey Stadium
How to watch
United States: FOX / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: BBC / ITV (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
This match has the potential to produce the first upset of the 2026 World Cup, although some may argue that Morocco beating Brazil wouldnât even constitute much of an upset considering the form of both teams.
While Morocco enter the tournament as African champions and World Cup semi-finalists in 2022, Brazil are at a low point in their history as a soccer nation. Moroccoâs threat on the break could expose Ancelottiâs side through the middle and at the back.
Player to watch: Achraf Hakimi, Morocco â arguably the best full-back in the world, Hakimi could be Brazilâs worst nightmare if Morocco can get him into forward areas often enough.
What to read
Brazil team guide
Morocco team guide
âMore pressure than the presidentâ: Ancelotti sets out to end Brazilâs World Cup drought
âWe are knocking on the doorâ: Africaâs 10 contenders target World Cup glory
Haiti v Scotland
Time (ET): 9pm
Stadium: Boston Stadium
How to watch
United States: FOX / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: BBC / ITV (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
âNo Scotland, no party,â sing the Tartan Army. And for 28 long years the World Cup has missed the vibrancy and kilts of Scotland. Steve Clarkeâs side are in good goal-scoring form having scored eight goals in their final two warm-up matches, but the Scots wonât take anything for granted.
And neither should they. Haiti sent out a warning sign by thumping New Zealand 4-0 in their penultimate World Cup tune-up, showing they are at this summerâs tournament to do much more than just make up the numbers.
Player to watch: Scott McTominay, Scotland â if Scotland are to enjoy a strong World Cup, and possibly even reach the knockout rounds of a major tournament for the first time, they will need their greatest goal threat and box-crashing chaos merchant to be in top form.
What to read
Haiti team guide
Scotland team guide
Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys after Fifa rejects âpoliticalâ elements
Scotland bid to exorcise World Cup ghosts by breaking group stage barrier
Australia v Turkey
Time (ET): midnight (Sunday)
Stadium: BC Place Vancouver
How to watch
United States: FOX / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: BBC / ITV (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
For the first time since their memorable semi-final run in 2002, Turkey are back at the World Cup, and they have the players to make a profound impact.
On talent alone, Turkey may be the favorites to top Group D and their opener against Australia will be their first opportunity to show it. The Socceroos do not have the same natural talent level within their squad, but Tony Popovic has infused some youthful exuberance in attack since taking over in 2024. They shouldnât be underestimated.
Player to watch: Arda GĂŒler, Turkey â so often the term âwonderkidâ is thrown around too liberally, but GĂŒler justifies the hype. The Real Madrid playmaker is an all-round threat with his dribbling, ability in tight spaces and eye for goal.
What to read
Australia team guide
Turkey team guide
Socceroos video sends a pointed message on migration: âWeâre a reflection of modern Australiaâ
Young Turkey team can shake off âdark horsesâ tag
Some streaming links in this article were provided by the Guardianâs advertising partner, FuboTV.
Whether this particular Brazil team are great or good, however, remains to be seen. Carlo Ancelotti was brought in to change the direction of a side that finished a lowly fifth in Conmebol qualifying. His success or failure will be determined by what unfolds this summer. Brazil always expect to win. They open their World Cup on Saturday against 2022 semi-finalist Morocco in New Jersey.
Meanwhile, Scotland play their first World Cup match since 1998 against Haiti, who will end a 52-year tournament drought when they kick off in Massachusetts.
Here is your complete guide on how to watch todayâs World Cup games, including kick-off times, broadcast networks, and online streaming options.
Complete guide to all the players
A visual guide to every stadium
Standings
Golden Boot leaders
Qatar v Switzerland
Time (ET): 3pm
Stadium: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
How to watch
United States: FOX / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: BBC / ITV (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
Three-and-a-half years ago, Qatar were a disappointment at their own World Cup, exiting with a whimper in the group stage. Anything better than that this time around would be an improvement.
Switzerland, on the other hand, are consistent at tournament level. While Murat Yakin has kept the same core of experienced players together, he has evolved the style of his team since taking over in 2021.
Player to watch: Dan Ndoye, Switzerland â the Nottingham Forest winger has scored in five of his last six games for Switzerland. Even if Ndoye doesnât find the back of the net, his explosiveness is always a thrill.
What to read
Qatar team guide
Switzerland team guide
Julen Lopetegui: âGoing to the World Cup just for the sake of going is stupidâ
Australia and Switzerland draw 1-1 in World Cup tune-up
Brazil v Morocco
Time (ET): 6pm
Stadium: New York New Jersey Stadium
How to watch
United States: FOX / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: BBC / ITV (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
This match has the potential to produce the first upset of the 2026 World Cup, although some may argue that Morocco beating Brazil wouldnât even constitute much of an upset considering the form of both teams.
While Morocco enter the tournament as African champions and World Cup semi-finalists in 2022, Brazil are at a low point in their history as a soccer nation. Moroccoâs threat on the break could expose Ancelottiâs side through the middle and at the back.
Player to watch: Achraf Hakimi, Morocco â arguably the best full-back in the world, Hakimi could be Brazilâs worst nightmare if Morocco can get him into forward areas often enough.
What to read
Brazil team guide
Morocco team guide
âMore pressure than the presidentâ: Ancelotti sets out to end Brazilâs World Cup drought
âWe are knocking on the doorâ: Africaâs 10 contenders target World Cup glory
Haiti v Scotland
Time (ET): 9pm
Stadium: Boston Stadium
How to watch
United States: FOX / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: BBC / ITV (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
âNo Scotland, no party,â sing the Tartan Army. And for 28 long years the World Cup has missed the vibrancy and kilts of Scotland. Steve Clarkeâs side are in good goal-scoring form having scored eight goals in their final two warm-up matches, but the Scots wonât take anything for granted.
And neither should they. Haiti sent out a warning sign by thumping New Zealand 4-0 in their penultimate World Cup tune-up, showing they are at this summerâs tournament to do much more than just make up the numbers.
Player to watch: Scott McTominay, Scotland â if Scotland are to enjoy a strong World Cup, and possibly even reach the knockout rounds of a major tournament for the first time, they will need their greatest goal threat and box-crashing chaos merchant to be in top form.
What to read
Haiti team guide
Scotland team guide
Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys after Fifa rejects âpoliticalâ elements
Scotland bid to exorcise World Cup ghosts by breaking group stage barrier
Australia v Turkey
Time (ET): midnight (Sunday)
Stadium: BC Place Vancouver
How to watch
United States: FOX / Telemundo (Stream on Fubo)
Canada: TSN (Stream)
United Kingdom: BBC / ITV (Stream)
Australia: SBS (Stream)
What to watch for
For the first time since their memorable semi-final run in 2002, Turkey are back at the World Cup, and they have the players to make a profound impact.
On talent alone, Turkey may be the favorites to top Group D and their opener against Australia will be their first opportunity to show it. The Socceroos do not have the same natural talent level within their squad, but Tony Popovic has infused some youthful exuberance in attack since taking over in 2024. They shouldnât be underestimated.
Player to watch: Arda GĂŒler, Turkey â so often the term âwonderkidâ is thrown around too liberally, but GĂŒler justifies the hype. The Real Madrid playmaker is an all-round threat with his dribbling, ability in tight spaces and eye for goal.
What to read
Australia team guide
Turkey team guide
Socceroos video sends a pointed message on migration: âWeâre a reflection of modern Australiaâ
Young Turkey team can shake off âdark horsesâ tag
Some streaming links in this article were provided by the Guardianâs advertising partner, FuboTV.
