2026 FIFA World Cup Week Three Matches That You Cannot Miss
The second week is almost over! The FIFA World Cup is advancing at an incredible pace, bringing more than one surprise for fans. As the tournament progresses, table positions become clearer and game stakes higher. Some of the upcoming matches could determine whether a team advances to the knockout stage or returns home. Entire countries are nervously awaiting the result of these games, which may yield historic results or defeat. As you prepare for the upcoming cycle of the hectic World Cup, take a look at the games we consider you cannot miss for anything in the world this week.
World Champions Will Try to Consolidate Their Position
Argentina is set to play against Austria on Monday, June 22nd at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Albiceleste began their campaign with an impressive 3-0 win over Algeria, putting them at the top of Group J. A win over Austria would further consolidate the South American nation’s position on the table, securing its spot in the knockout stage. Argentina already has one foot in the Round of 32, which will get them closer to repeating their title, a feat that is incredibly hard but not impossible.
Portugal Looking for a Win
The Portugal national team had an unexpected rocky start, tying with DR Congo in their first game, a result that left them sitting in third place in Group K. A Seleção will be looking to win against Uzbekistan, a team that debuted in the World Cup last Thursday, June 18th. The Central Asian nation lost 3-1 to Colombia, which now leads Group K. Cristiano Ronaldo will not go without a fight, making this game worth watching. Watch Portugal try to redeem itself this upcoming Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Scotland Clinching the World Cup Dream
The Scots have drunk all the beer in Boston, and they are now headed to Miami for their last Group Stage match against Brazil. The Tartan Army’s first World Cup in 28 years has resulted in a 1-0 win against Haiti and a 0-1 loss against Morocco. Scotland is currently sitting in second place among the eight third-place teams that will be qualifying to the next round. A draw would be ideal for the Scots, who will be playing against a team that holds five World titles. Watch Scotland the Brave face one of the South American powerhouses this Wednesday, June 24th, at 6:00 p.m. ET.
USA On a Roll
The USMNT has left fans in awe this World Cup, winning 4-1 against Paraguay and 2-0 against Australia, leading their group by a considerable margin. The co-hosts have showcased their soccer skills at home, summoning crowds and demonstrating that soccer culture has never been more alive in the U.S. This upcoming match against Turkey will be an exciting way to close the Group Stage, especially considering that they already virtually qualified for the Round of 32. Catch the United States’ last Group Phase game against Turkey on Thursday, June 25th at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Two Giants Meet
Portugal will not be playing once, but twice this week. The Seleção’s second game is going to be against Colombia, which is currently leading Group K. The South American nation came second to none other than Argentina in the 2024 Copa América, which places them among the best teams in the world. This will certainly be a match that will push both teams to perform their best to secure the points they need to advance to the next round. Witness one of the most exciting clashes of the World Cup this coming Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Final Thoughts
This is going to be an action-packed week! There are many more games worth noting that deserve a watch if you happen to have extra time on your hands. At this point, things start getting more serious, and fans are either starting to fear for their teams or already feeling the impending greatness. Keeping a realistic view of things is useful to cope with stress, but I would recommend staying hopeful, no matter what.
