FOX Sports Announces Broadcast Assignments for Cup Quarterfinals

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Background

Kylian Mbappé, who is a key player for the French team, is expected to give his best performance at the 2026 World Cup™. The match against Morocco will be an opportunity for Mbappé to showcase his abilities on the world stage, especially after his previous success at the World Cup.

Why this is important

FOX Sports' announcement of broadcast assignments for the 2026 World Cup™ quarter-finals is very important because it marks a crucial moment in a tournament that is contested by big teams such as France and Morocco. Kylian Mbappé, one of the main stars, will be in the spotlight as France look to go further in the tournament, which is the biggest edition in World Cup history.

Main Points

• FOX Sports Announces Broadcast Assignments for Cup Quarterfinals.
• FOX Sports announces broadcast assignments for the 2026 World Cup™ quarterfinals, with live coverage of a number of exciting matches from July 9 to 11.
• Kylian Mbappé remains central to France's plans.

LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports, America's English language channel for the 2026 World Cup™, today announced broadcast assignments for the quarterfinals which will take place from Thursday, July 9 to Saturday, July 11. The remaining eight teams will compete on FOX in their bid for the title of the biggest edition in the history of the world's greatest sporting event. Today's announcement was made by Brad Zager, President and Executive Producer of FOX Sports. FOX Sports' lead broadcast team, John Strong and Stu Holden, will host the broadcast of the quarter-final opener between Kylian Mbappé and France against Achraf Hakimi and Morocco on Thursday, July 9. The live broadcast from Boston will begin at 2:00 PM ET with a two-hour pre-game show. Strong and Holden will be joined by Jenny Taft who will report live from the field.  On Saturday, July 11, Strong and Holden will join reporter Geoff Shreeves in Miami as Harry Kane leads England against Erling Haaland and Norway. The live broadcast on FOX will begin at 4:00 PM ET, leading up to kick-off at 5:00 PM ET. Other broadcast assignments for the quarterfinals include Los Angeles' Darren Fletcher, Owen Hargreaves and Katie Shanahan for Spain's game against Belgium on Friday, July 10, with the live broadcast on FOX starting at 2:00 PM ET and kick-off at 3:00 PM ET. Meanwhile, Ian Darke, Landon Donovan and Natalie Gedra will be in attendance from Kansas City for Lionel Messi's Argentina against Granit This assignment may change at any time. The following are the quarter-final match assignments: July 9 – 11. Assignments for the semifinals will be announced before the start of the next round. From Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, July 19, FOX Sports is America's official English-language home for the 2026 World Cup™, presenting all 104 tournament games live on FOX (72) and FS1 (32) with every game broadcast in 4K quality live and on demand on FOX One. The 2026 World Cup™ is the largest edition of this global event, being the first tournament hosted by three countries – the United States, Mexico and Canada – with 48 teams competing in 104 matches across 16 host cities. Eleven US cities will host the tournament, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit FOX Sports Press Pass and follow @FOXSportsPR on X.

What happened next

With the live broadcast starting on July 9, fans will be able to watch the exciting battle between Kylian Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi. Additionally, another match involving Harry Kane and Erling Haaland will also attract attention, adding to the tension and anticipation ahead of the quarter-finals which will take place on FOX Sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did FOX Sports announce?

FOX Sports announces broadcast assignments for the 2026 World Cup™ quarterfinals.

Who confirmed this announcement?

This announcement was made by Brad Zager, President and Executive Producer of FOX Sports.

Why is this announcement important now?

This announcement is important because the 2026 World Cup™ quarterfinals will take place from July 9 to 11, and fans need to know the broadcast schedule.

What are the changes in broadcasting assignments?

FOX Sports' lead broadcast team, John Strong and Stu Holden, will host the broadcast, and there are additional assignments for other games.

Which players will appear in the quarter-final broadcast?

Players who will appear include Kylian Mbappé, Achraf Hakimi, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi and Granit Xhaka.

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