What time do World Cup games kick off tonight? Full TV guide
If you're wondering what time kick off is tonight, six World Cup group-stage games conclude on Saturday 27 June with simultaneous starts at 10pm BST (5pm ET) for Panama vs England and Croatia vs Ghana, followed by 12:30am and 3am BST slots on ITV and BBC in the UK or Fox and FS1 in the US.
The final night of the expanded 48-team tournament's group stage brings England, Portugal and Argentina into action as Groups J, K and L are settled, according to the London Evening Standard.
Key Takeaways
- Panama vs England and Croatia vs Ghana both kick off at 10pm BST on ITV1 and ITV4.
- Colombia vs Portugal and DR Congo vs Uzbekistan start at 12:30am BST on BBC One and BBC Two.
- Jordan vs Argentina and Algeria vs Austria kick off at 3am BST on BBC channels.
- US viewers can stream every match on Fox One or Peacock, per Sounder at Heart.
- Late group slots may give teams a scheduling edge on the final matchday.
What time do the World Cup games kick off tonight?
In the UK, Panama vs England begins at 10pm BST on ITV1, with coverage from 8:45pm. Croatia vs Ghana kicks off at the same time on ITV4.
Colombia vs Portugal starts at 12:30am BST on BBC One, with DR Congo vs Uzbekistan at the same moment on BBC Two. Jordan vs Argentina and Algeria vs Austria both kick off at 3am BST on BBC One and BBC Two respectively.
For US audiences, Sounder at Heart lists Pacific kick-offs at 2pm, 4:30pm and 7pm for the three time slots.
Which TV channels are showing tonight's matches?
UK coverage is free-to-air across ITV and BBC, the Evening Standard reports. Panama vs England is on ITV1; Croatia vs Ghana is on ITV4.
Colombia vs Portugal airs on BBC One, while DR Congo vs Uzbekistan is on BBC Two. Jordan vs Argentina is on BBC One, and Algeria vs Austria is on BBC Two.
In the United States, Fox carries Panama vs England, Colombia vs Portugal and Jordan vs Argentina. FS1 shows Croatia vs Ghana, DR Congo vs Uzbekistan and Algeria vs Austria. Spanish broadcasts run on Telemundo.
Why does tonight's schedule matter for fans?
This is the last night of group-stage action before the round of 32 begins. England aim to top Group L after a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Colombia in a Group K decider in Miami.
Lionel Messi is expected to start on the bench as Argentina, already guaranteed first in Group J, rotate against Jordan in Dallas. Algeria and Austria—both on three points—meet in Kansas City with knockout qualification on the line.
Sounder at Heart notes that teams in later groups may know exactly what result they need, a dynamic that has squeezed third-place hopefuls like Scotland. UK fans facing 3am kick-offs may want to plan recovery—topics we explore in our Longevity & Biohacking section.
How can you stream the World Cup tonight?
US viewers can watch via Fox One for English coverage or Peacock for Spanish, according to Sounder at Heart. Bavarian Football Works also notes Fox One and Peacock as primary streaming options during Matchday Three's simultaneous kick-offs.
Every UK fixture remains on free-to-air television through ITV and BBC, with iPlayer and ITVX available for online viewing.