Top games to watch this week
Friday, July 5
Spain vs. Germany
Portugal vs. France
Venezuela vs. Canada
Querétaro vs. Tijuana
Puebla vs. Santos Laguna
Saturday, July 6
England vs. Switzerland
Netherlands vs. Türkiye
Colombia vs. Panama
Uruguay vs. Brazil
Atlético San Luis vs. América
Guadalajara vs. Toluca
Cruz Azul vs. Mazatlán
Sao Paulo vs. RB Bragantino
Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami
Real Salt Lake vs. Atlanta United
Seattle Sounders vs. New England
Sunday, July 7
Pachuca vs. Monterrey
Houston Dynamo vs. Los Angeles FC
LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United
Cruzeiro vs. Corinthians
Palmeiras vs. Bahía
Botafogo vs. Atlético Mineiro
Tuesday, July 9
UEFA Euro - Semifinal 1
Copa América - Semifinal 1
Wednesday, July 10
UEFA Euro - Semifinal 2
Copa América - Semifinal 2
Gremio vs. Cruzeiro
Vasco da Gama vs. Corinthians
Athletico-PR vs. Bahia
Thursday, July 11
Palmeiras vs. Atlético Goianense
Criciuma vs. Fluminense
Flamengo vs. Fortaleza
Atlético Mineiro vs. Sao Paulo
Vitoria vs. Botafogo
What are this week's must-watch games?
Spain vs. Germany live this Friday at 12 p.m ET on FOX, ViX, and fuboTV
Euro 2024 hosts Germany kick off the tournament's quarterfinal stage with a showdown with Spain in what promises to be an exciting fixture. La Roja are the only side with a perfect record, winning all three group-stage matches plus a convincing 4-1 victory over Georgia in the round of 16. The hosts, meanwhile, have slipped up only once but will seek revenge over Spain after infamously losing the Euro 2008 final to Friday's opponent.
Portugal vs. France live this Friday at 3 p.m. ET on FOX, ViX, and fuboTV
Two underperforming heavyweights lock horns in Friday's other quarterfinal as France face Portugal in a promising battle. Les Bleus, who are yet to score a goal in open play all tournament, got this far after beating Belgium 1-0 in the round of 16. Cristiano and Co. needed a penalty shootout against Slovenia, on the other hand, with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner missing a crucial penalty to win the game in extra time. Which side will rediscover their form and win this quarterfinal showdown? Do not miss this game!
England vs. Switzerland live this Saturday at 12 p.m. ET on FOX, ViX, and TUDN USA
England entered the competition as the odds-on favorite but will Switzerland be the side to dump the Three Lions out of the tournament? This is the fear for Southgate's men as their Euro 2024 struggles continue. The 2020 runners-up needed a last-gasp equalizer from Jude Bellingham to avoid a round of 16 exit at the hands of Slovakia following another abysmal performance. Switzerland, on the flip side, clinically dispatched four-time FIFA World Cup winners Italy and will be eyeing another historic triumph.
Netherlands vs. Türkiye live this Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on FOX, ViX, and fuboTV
And finally, we have the Netherlands vs. Türkiye, the last Euro 2024 quarterfinal. The Dutch enter this game on the back of their convincing triumph over Romania, winning 3-0 to make amends for their third-place finish in Group D. Türkiye, meanwhile, endured a nerve-wracking victory over Austria, beating Rangnick's men 2-1 to advance to the last eight. Can Guler and Co. pull off a remarkable victory over Oranje? Tune in to find out.
Uruguay vs. Brazil live this Saturday at 9 p.m. ET on FS1, Univisión, TUDN USA, and ViX
Over to Copa America, two South American powerhouses lock horns this weekend in the standout match of the quarterfinals. Uruguay, the competition's joint-most successful team, battle with Brazil for a spot in the semifinals. La Celeste currently boast a perfect record, winning all three games in the group stage. The Selecao, on the other hand, won only once in the group stage as the five-time FIFA World Cup winners continue to struggle in Neymar's absence.
What to stream on TelevisaUnivisión's ViX on July 4-10, 2024
There will be plenty of soccer for fans to stream on mobile devices thanks to everything that will be covered by ViX, the streaming platform operated by TelevisaUnivisión.
The streaming service is ready to provide comprehensive coverage for all UEFA Euro and Copa América matches being played this week. The European tournament will continue with its quarterfinal stage, while the competition held in North America prepares to see Messi, James, and Darwin Núñez starting the knockout round against tough rivals.
Additionally, the platform will include club soccer for fans to enjoy, as Liga MX and Liga MX Femenil will see their opening matches this week. Fans of the men's tournament will be able to watch five games, while those who enjoy the women's competition will be given the chance to follow three fixtures throughout the week.
If that was not enough for fans to enjoy, the Euros and the Copa América will return next week with the semifinals, which will be played between Tuesday and Wednesday in both cases.
*Click here for a full breakdown of ViX's schedule
What to watch on Univisión and TUDN this week: July 4-7,2024
The 2024 edition of the Copa América is getting better with each passing day, and to get the best possible coverage, TUDN and Univisión will team up to cover all fixtures from the oldest national team competition in the globe.
The networks owned by TelevisaUnivisión will bring fans closer to the matches being held from Thursday until Saturday, with teams such as Argentina, Canada, Colombia, and Uruguay being among the title contenders.
All games will be preceded by 30-minute pre-match shows via Fútbol Central, the iconic show created by TUDN. Once all fixtures come to an end, TUDN will carry one-hour coverage of all post-match reactions at all venues.
The Spanish-language network will also include three games from the Mexican top flight, which will kick off this weekend ahead of a busy semester that will also include Leagues Cup fixtures for all Liga MX clubs.
Those fixtures, and many more sporting events, will be covered by the network. Here is the list of games Univisión will air this week.
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NWSL Match Day 16: TV Schedules and Live Streaming details - July 5 - 7, 2024
As the 2024 NWSL season continues to progress, the title race still remains as close as ever, with two teams locked in a very intriguing battle. Meanwhile, there are some other sides steadily making their way up the table, while it continues to be a really tough season for one of the league's newest sides.
Here's all you need to know.
Broadcast and live streaming info for the NWSL in the USA and in select countries
Thanks to a deal signed with CBS, select NWSL matches will be available on the network's family of platforms throughout the season.
This round will see several matches carried by CBS, including the North Carolina Courage vs. Racing Louisville tie which will air on CBS Sports Network on Sunday, July 7th at 4:30 p.m. ET.
CBS Sports Golazo and Paramount+ will also be live streaming the Seattle Reign vs. Utah Royals match on Sunday, July 7th at 6 p.m. ET.
Viewing options for Matchday 16's games in the United States include NWSL+ as well as Amazon Prime Video and ion, who will be live streaming several games this round.
NWSL+, the league's streaming service, will also be live-streaming matches for fans in other select countries.
Top games to watch on matchday 16 in the NWSL
Kansas City Current vs. Orlando Pride: The two best teams in the league will match wits this round in what should be an intriguing clash for both fans and neutrals alike. As it stands, both teams are joint-tied on 35 points, but Kansas City Current remain in top spot due to the fact that they have scored more goals (39) versus Orlando Pride (30). Neither team have lost a match so far this season, with ten wins and five draws from their opening five games. This game will also pit African strikers Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga against each other - with both sitting on 11 goals for the Pride and the Current respectively. The stakes will be quite high, so will fans finally see their unbeaten record fall, or will they end up canceling each other out?
*Click here for a full breakdown of the upcoming NWSL round
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