Feeling frustrated just flipping through the broadcast schedule at home, I decided to organize the information myself.

Today, the 2026 FIFA World Cup finally starts, but the information on where to watch is scattered everywhere, making it confusing.

So, I will summarize the match schedules for the Korean national team, the USA national team, and the must-watch big matches in the group stage all in one place.

Just save this one article so you won't be scrambling right before the matches start.

This World Cup has expanded to 48 participating countries, resulting in a total of 104 matches.

With the number of matches significantly increasing, it's also important to know the broadcasting channels.

The TV broadcasts are primarily centered around FOX. FOX's over-the-air network will broadcast a significant number of the matches live, while the remaining key matches will be assigned to FS1.

If you're watching via streaming, you can use the Fox Sports app.

Many people also prefer Spanish commentary. Especially in soccer, the passionate commentary style in Spanish is quite appealing, right? Haha.

In this case, you can watch on Telemundo and NBC Universo, and streaming is also available on Peacock or the Telemundo Deportes app.

What our Korean community is most curious about is, of course, the schedule for the South Korean national team.

The first match is against the Czech Republic. It will be broadcast at 7 PM Pacific Time on June 11, and at 10 PM in New York.

This is a crucial match that can determine the direction of the group stage. Whether we gain points in the first match can completely change the atmosphere for the rest of the tournament.

The second opponent is Mexico. The match will be on June 18 at 6 PM Pacific Time, and at 9 PM in New York, broadcast on FOX's over-the-air network. Personally, I think this is the biggest hurdle in the group stage. Since the World Cup is being held in North America, the atmosphere in the stadium is likely to feel like a home game for Mexico.

The final match is against South Africa. It will be on June 24 at 6 PM, and at 9 PM in New York, available on FS1.

From the perspective of a long-time soccer fan, the first match against the Czech Republic is the most important.

If we win the first match, our chances of reaching the Round of 16 increase significantly, but conversely, a loss could put immense pressure on the match against Mexico.

The USA national team matches are also worth watching closely.

Benefiting from being the host country, all three of the USA's group stage matches will be broadcast on FOX's over-the-air network.

The schedule includes matches against Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey, which will be a great opportunity to see how much American soccer has grown in recent years.

There are also many big matches that are too good to miss just because you're only watching the Korean games.

The clash between Brazil and Morocco is an interesting match where skill and organization collide.

The game between the Netherlands and Japan is a must-see for fans who love tactical battles.

France vs. Senegal and England vs. Croatia are also high-level matchups that are rare in the group stage.

And the match that has everyone's attention today is, of course, Korea vs. the Czech Republic.

According to the lineup predicted by the European soccer media Soccerway, both teams are expected to use a 3-4-2-1 formation.

Korea is expected to have Son Heung-min as the lone striker, supported by Hwang Hee-chan and Lee Kang-in. In the midfield, Hwang In-beom and Lee Jae-sung will hold the center, while the defense will likely be organized in a three-back system led by Kim Min-jae.

The Czech Republic is also no easy opponent. Bayer Leverkusen's striker Patrik Schick is expected to lead the attack, with West Ham's Tomas Soucek likely directing the midfield. They will likely pressure Korea with their physicality and set-piece abilities typical of European teams.

Ultimately, the outcome will likely hinge on the battle in the midfield. How effectively Hwang In-beom and Lee Jae-sung can contain Soucek, and how well Lee Kang-in and Hwang Hee-chan can exploit the spaces behind the Czech three-back will be key points.

For soccer fans, the long-awaited World Cup has finally begun.

New Yorkers, just tune in to FS1 at 10 PM tonight and have your chicken or pizza ready in advance.

This is a soccer festival that comes once every four years.

Today, it might be nice to put other things aside for a moment and cheer for the South Korean national team. Go Korea! ⚽