Throughout the FIFA World Cup, follow along to keep tabs on the top matches to watch throughout the entire tournament, from the group stage all the way to the Final on December 18.
The first week of the World Cup has already come and gone, and delivered some tremendous football to thrill fans worldwide. But the action is far from over, as more matches to determine who moves on and who goes home lie ahead. Week 2 of the Group Stage will come with even higher stakes as each team tries to salvage every point possible to advance. Check out all of the action you won’t want to miss:
Sunday, November 26: Argentina v Mexico
Kickoff: 11:00 AM PT
Venue: Lusail Stadium, Al Daayen
Watch: Fox Sports 1, Telemundo, Peacock
Viewing Locations: Mimosa House, Public House, Iron Horse Tavern
The match many have been waiting for in Group C wraps up Sunday’s action from Al Daayen – Leo Messi and Argentina taking on El Tri. Circled in red for all interested since the schedule was revealed, Mexico will be looking to prove they can compete for all 90 minutes with a perennial juggernaut. They will need a full-squad effort to do so, especially since Argentina needs a victory after their shocking defeat to Saudi Arabia.
Monday, November 27: Spain v Germany
Kickoff: 11:00 AM PT
Venue: Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
Watch: Fox Sports 1, Telemundo, Peacock
Viewing Locations: Mimosa House, Public House, Iron Horse Tavern
Two European powers are set to clash Monday morning in Group E, in one of the marquee matchups of the entire tournament. As tends to be the case in contests between the best of the best, it’ll likely come down to which side flinches first. This winner of this match may very well determine what squad claims the top spot in the group.
Tuesday, November 28: Korea Republic v Ghana
Kickoff: 5:00 AM PT
Venue: Education City Stadium, Doha
Watch: Fox Sports 1, Telemundo, Peacock
The draw of Neymar and Brazil, or Ronaldo and Portugal may interest the masses a bit more later in the morning. But in an up-for-grabs Group H, this contest between two solid squads could have some significant implications. Ghana and Korea seldom face off, as well, so the match should provide more of what world football fans love to see, and what this World Cup has provided – another well played match.
Wednesday, November 29: Ecuador v Senegal
Kickoff: 7:00 AM PT
Venue: Khalifa International Stadium, Ar-Rayyan
Watch: Fox Sports 1, Telemundo, Peacock
Each of these squads put in an admirable performance in their opening matches of the group stage, and thus, it’s fitting they meet up on the final day of Group A play. Having dropped their opening match to the Netherlands, Senegal needs a result, something Ecuador won’t make easy to achieve.
Thursday, November 30: Poland v Argentina
Kickoff: 11:00 AM PT
Venue: Stadium 974, Doha
Watch: FOX40, Telemundo, Peacock
Viewing Locations: Mimosa House, Public House, Iron Horse Tavern
Group C has been all about the drama for the entire tournament, with the Saudis stunning Argentina, and Mexico and Poland’s contest bringing all of the intensity one could ask for. This match will see two of the world’s top attackers square off – Leo Messi and Robert Lewandowski. Both sides are also looking to stave off elimination from knockout stage contention.
Friday, December 1: Croatia v Belgium
Kickoff: 7:00 AM PT
Venue: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Ar-Rayyan
Watch: FOX40, Telemundo
2018’s runner-up and FIFA’s #2 ranked squad in the world rankings entering the tournament clash on the final matchday for Group F. Eyes certainly will be on Real Madrid teammates Luka Modric and Eden Hazard, now playing against each other on the world’s top stage.
Saturday, December 2: Cameroon v Brazil
Kickoff: 11:00 AM PT
Venue: Lusail Stadium, Al Daayen
Watch: FOX40, Telemundo
Viewing Locations: Mimosa House, Public House, Iron Horse Tavern
Brazil is continually a team to beat. As a result, they always get their opponents’ best shot, and it should be no different against Cameroon in the final Group Stage contest. The African side will assuredly look to contain Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, and the rest of their talented roster, which sees all but four players compete with some of the biggest clubs in the world in Europe.
