4 World Cup Matches June 23, 2026: Times, Venues + Travel Tips
June 23, 2026 has four World Cup matches across four cities — Groups K and L finish Matchday 2 from 1 p.m. ET in Houston to 10 p.m. ET in Guadalajara. Full schedule, venues, transit, and the one eSIM for North America.
Published June 23, 2026·5 min read
Summary
June 23, 2026 has four World Cup matches across four cities, completing Matchday 2 of Groups K and L. They run from 1 p.m. ET in Houston to 10 p.m. ET in Guadalajara. Here's the full schedule, how to reach each stadium, and the one eSIM that keeps you online across every host city on a single plan.
June 23, 2026: the full day's schedule
Per the confirmed fixture list, four staggered kickoffs span three countries — you can follow all of them on TV, but the venues run from Texas to Jalisco, so pick one if you're attending in person.
| Kickoff (ET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 p.m. | Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (Group K) | NRG Stadium, Houston, TX |
| 4 p.m. | England vs. Ghana (Group L) | Gillette Stadium, Boston (Foxborough), MA |
| 7 p.m. | Panama vs. Croatia (Group L) | BMO Field, Toronto, ON |
| 10 p.m. | Colombia vs. DR Congo (Group K) | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
Match-by-match: what's at stake
Group K opens the day: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan at NRG Stadium pits a Portugal side that drew DR Congo 1-1 against a Uzbekistan team chasing its first World Cup points, while Colombia vs. DR Congo in Guadalajara could send group-leading Colombia through. In Group L, England vs. Ghanain Boston is the headliner after England's 4-2 win over Croatia, and Panama vs. Croatia in Toronto is must-win for both. See the full Group K and Group L permutations, plus the wider Matchday 2 schedule.
Getting to the four venues
Transit varies by city: NRG Stadiumsits on Houston's METRORail Red Line, BMO Fieldconnects via Toronto's GO Transit and streetcar at Exhibition, and Estadio Akron needs shuttles or rideshare from central Guadalajara. Gillette Stadium in Foxborough runs special MBTA Commuter Rail trainsfrom Boston on match days — arrive early, they fill fast.
eSIM vs roaming vs pocket Wi-Fi for World Cup travel
| Option | Cost | Setup time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM | Low | ~5 min (pre-install on Wi-Fi) | Excellent (local carrier) |
| Carrier roaming | High | Instant (already enabled) | Medium (partner-dependent) |
| Pocket Wi-Fi | Medium | Airport pickup / rental | Good (extra device to charge) |
Live kickoff alerts, mobile tickets in the FIFA World Cup 26™ app, transit times, rideshare home — a four-match day runs on data, and stadium Wi-Fi buckles when tens of thousands share it. A North America eSIM keeps you online across the US, Canada, and Mexico on one plan, so following the action from Houston to Guadalajara needs no SIM swap. From US$5 with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card — see our multi-city connectivity guide.
FAQ
QWhat World Cup matches are on June 23, 2026?
AFour: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (1 p.m. ET, Houston), England vs. Ghana (4 p.m. ET, Boston), Panama vs. Croatia (7 p.m. ET, Toronto), and Colombia vs. DR Congo (10 p.m. ET, Guadalajara). They complete Matchday 2 of Groups K and L.
QCan I watch all four June 23 matches in one day?
AYes — the four kickoffs are staggered three hours apart from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET, so back-to-back viewing on TV or streaming is possible. Attending more than one in person is not: the venues span Texas, Massachusetts, Ontario, and Jalisco.
QWhich June 23 match is the biggest?
AEngland vs. Ghana in Boston is the marquee tie — England beat Croatia 4-2 on Matchday 1 and a win would all but seal Group L. Portugal vs. Uzbekistan matters too: Portugal drew DR Congo 1-1 and need a win to control Group K.
QDoes one eSIM work across all four host cities?
AYes — a North America eSIM covers the USA, Canada, and Mexico on local networks, so the same plan works in Houston, Boston, Toronto, and Guadalajara. No SIM swap required between cities.
Bottom line
June 23 is a four-match day from Houston to Guadalajara that wraps Matchday 2 of Groups K and L. Bookmark the Matchday 2 schedule, dive into each preview above, and grab a World Cup 2026 eSIM that covers every host city on one plan.