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2023 World Cup soccer schedule today: Next games, start times, TV channel, how to watch

The 2023 World Cup continues Wednesday with a full slate of games, culminating with the United States squaring off in a rematch of the 2019 final.

Wednesday's matchups include Japan vs. Costa Rica, Spain vs. Zambia, Canada vs. Ireland and concludes with the U.S. facing the Netherlands.

Japan beat Zambia 5-0 in its opening game while Spain defeated Costa Rica 3-0 in the first group stage game.

The USWNT beat Vietnam 3-0 last Friday behind a two-goal performance from forward Sophia Smith. Lindsey Horan scored the third goal in the 77th minute to put the game out of reach.

The Netherlands also came away with a win in their first game, beating Portugal 1-0 behind an early goal from Stefanie van der Gragt.

July 25: Switzerland's goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann makes a save during the World Cup Group A match against Norway in Hamilton, New Zealand.
July 25: Switzerland's goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann makes a save during the World Cup Group A match against Norway in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Tuesday's action featured a 1-0 win by the Philippines over co-host New Zealand, while Switzerland and Norway battled to a 0-0 draw.

After two group stage games, Switzerland leads Group A with four points. New Zealand and the Philippines each have three points, while Norway has one point.

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Japan vs. Costa Rica: Start time, how to watch

The Japan vs. Costa Rica match is scheduled to begin at 1 a.m. ET at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand.

The game will air on Fox Sports 1, with a Spanish-language broadcast on Universo.

You can stream Fox Sports 1 on the Fox Sports app and FoxSports.com, but you'll need TV provider credentials to watch. Spanish-language broadcasts are available on Peacock.

Fox, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Telemundo and Universo can be found on streaming subscription services such as DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, and YouTube TV. Fox Soccer Plus is on most services, also.

Spain vs. Zambia: Start time, how to watch

The Spain vs. Zambia game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 a.m. ET at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

The game will air on Fox Sports 1, with a Spanish-language broadcast on Telemundo.

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Canada vs. Ireland: Start time, how to watch

The Canada vs. Ireland game is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. ET at HBF Park in Perth, Australia.

The game will air on Fox Sports 1, with a Spanish-language broadcast on Universo.

United States vs. Netherlands: Start time, how to watch

The United States vs. Netherlands game is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET at Sky Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand.

The game will air on Fox, with Spanish-language broadcasts on both Telemundo and Universo.

Contributing: Mike Snider, USA TODAY

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