The schedule features two Group H matches and two from Group G:
That sequence gives Sunday a clear football rhythm, with the late match in Vancouver closing the international programme. The report says press conferences involving France and Iraq are also part of the build-up to Monday’s meeting.
Major League Baseball provides several storylines beyond the World Cup. The report says Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs was postponed because of bad weather, with the replacement game scheduled for August 6.
The day’s listed matchups include:
Roster news adds another layer, with Luis Urías reportedly moving to Toronto while Jordan Hicks and Kendry Rojas return to active-roster contention.
Basketball coverage includes the WNBA, the second game of the Men’s College World Series between North Carolina and Oklahoma, and a reported contract plan that would keep Jordan Goodwin with the Phoenix Suns.
The wider schedule also includes the U.S. Open in golf, ATP and WTA tennis, a NASCAR Cup Series race in San Diego, an IndyCar event at Elkhart Lake and eSports competitions.
For football fans, Sunday sets the tournament context before France vs Iraq becomes Monday’s central storyline in Philadelphia.