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The United States plays Türkiye on Thursday, June 25, at 10 p.m. ET in its final World Cup Group D match. The USMNT has already won the group and is set for a Round of 32 match on July 1.
Belgium and Iran meet Sunday in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match at Los Angeles Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET, with English-language coverage listed on FS1 and streaming options through FOX One and FOX Sports.
Fans at Houston Stadium were told to shelter in place after the Netherlands-Sweden World Cup match because of lightning in the area. The match had already ended, while weather also disrupted FIFA Fan Festival Houston.
Iran’s World Cup team remains based in Tijuana under U.S. travel restrictions tied to its Group G matches. Officials say the rules remain in place for now, but arrangements for Iran’s final group match in Seattle may still be reviewed.
The U.S. men's national team plays Türkiye next on June 25 in Los Angeles after beating Australia and clinching a knockout-round place. The Americans are also set for a July 1 Round-of-32 match in Santa Clara, with the opponent still to be determined.
The FAA has barred unauthorized drone flights near U.S. World Cup stadiums and selected fan events. Operators can face steep fines, criminal charges and drone seizures, and federal officials have announced seizures near tournament sites.
