{"id":215836,"date":"2026-07-03T13:56:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/what-soccer-games-are-today-breaking-down-world-cup-schedule-for-thursday-usa-today\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T13:56:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:56:49","slug":"what-soccer-games-are-today-breaking-down-world-cup-schedule-for-thursday-usa-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/what-soccer-games-are-today-breaking-down-world-cup-schedule-for-thursday-usa-today\/","title":{"rendered":"What soccer games are today? Breaking down World Cup schedule for Thursday – USA Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor’s note:<\/strong><\/em>Follow our live updates for every game on Thursday<\/em><\/a>
Day 22 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> brings three more round of 32 matches. Nearly every match so far at this stage has been filled with drama. Surely there is more on the cards today.
Spain opens the day against Austria in Los Angeles. Portugal meets Croatia in Toronto. While Switzerland closes the night against Algeria in Vancouver.
All times Eastern and accurate as of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 12:32 p.m.<\/em>
Editor’s note:<\/strong><\/em>Follow our live Spain vs Austria updates<\/em><\/a>
Time\/TV:<\/strong> 3:00 PM ET on Fox at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California<\/em>
Why watch:<\/strong> Spain is among the favorites to be the last team standing, but they haven\u2019t shown it yet. Injuries and an inconsistent lineup leave La Roja<\/em> with many questions to answer. This is their first chance to quell concerns against an Austria side who squeaked in on the last day.
Why it could disappoint:<\/strong> Upsets have been on the menu so far. Austria must get off to a hot start to have any chance here. If Spain get on the board first it could be a long day for both Austria and viewers.
Time\/TV:<\/strong> 7:00 PM ET on Fox at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario<\/em>
Why watch:<\/strong> Two of the game\u2019s icons meet with their World Cup lives on the line. More than likely either Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric is playing their last ever World Cup match. If that\u2019s not worth tuning in for, then what is?
Why it could disappoint:<\/strong> Croatia has been pretty poor so far. They are notoriously slow starters before turning it on in the knockouts. However, if they don\u2019t come out strong and Portugal gets the upper-hand, it could spell a quick end to Croatia\u2019s World Cup.
Time\/TV:<\/strong> 11:00 PM ET on FS1 at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia<\/em>
Why watch:<\/strong> Switzerland topped arguably the weakest group of the tournament. Are they for real or a product of a lucky schedule? This is their chance to prove they are worthy of being taken seriously.
Why it could disappoint:<\/strong> On paper, this is the least attractive matchup of the round of 32. A weak group winner against a team fortunate to make it in. There\u2019s always a chance it could surprise us. But there\u2019s a distinct possibility it provides little entertainment as it plods to the finish.
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