The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to electrify soccer fans not only across the three host nations USA, Canada, and Mexico, but across the globe as the biggest sporting event on the planet descends upon North America.

The World Cup's round of 32 rolled on with three games on Thursday, July 2, including front-runner Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal facing fellow 40-something Luka Modric and Croatia. Spain took on Austria at SoFi Stadium in Southern California to kick off the day's action before Portugal and Croatia met in Toronto.

Here’s who is playing in the 2026 men’s World Cup today, July 2, with three matches in the Round of 32. MORE: 2026 men’s World Cup bracket World Cup TV Schedule July 2 Round of 32 Spain vs. Austria, 3 p.

The "TODAY" show announced on Tuesday that Sheinelle Jones will co-host the fourth hour of the network’s flagship morning show alongside Jenna Bush Hager. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.

Three World Cup matchups are scheduled for today, including Argentina vs. Cape Verde and Colombia vs. Ghana. Here's how to watch for free.