FOX Sports unveiled its broadcaster assignments for the Round of 16 of the World Cup Friday.
The knockout stage kicks off Saturday, beginning with Lionel Messi and Argentina facing Paul Pogba’s France at 10 a.m. ET, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal taking on Luis Suarez and Uruguay at 2 p.m. ET.
Play-by-play announcer JP Dellacamera and former U.S. national team goalkeeper Tony Meola will call the action for France vs. Argentina, while lead announcer John Strong and lead analyst Stu Holden are on the call for Uruguay vs. Portugal.
The host nation rounds out the weekend, as Russia looks to advance past Spain at 10 a.m.ET. The team of veteran play-by-play announcer Derek Rae and former U.S. national team standout Aly Wagner bring the game to life on the FOX broadcast network. The duo of Mark Followill and Warren Barton wrap-up the day’s action as Luka Modric and Croatia face Christian Eriksen and Denmark at 2 p.m. ET.
On Monday at 10 a.m. ET , Neymar and Brazil will put their talent to the test against Mexico. Strong and Holden call the action.
Date |
Time (ET) |
Network |
Matchup |
Broadcasters |
Saturday, June 30 |
10:00 AM |
FOX |
France vs. Argentina |
JP Dellacamera and Tony Meola |
|
2:00 PM |
FOX |
Uruguay vs. Portugal |
John Strong and Stu Holden |
Sunday, July 1 |
10:00 AM |
FOX |
Spain vs. Russia |
Derek Rae and Aly Wagner |
|
2:00 PM |
FOX |
Croatia vs. Denmark |
Mark Followill and Warren Barton |
Monday, July 2 |
10:00 AM |
FOX |
Brazil vs. Mexico |
John Strong and Stu Holden |
|
2:00 PM |
FOX |
Belgium vs. Japan |
JP Dellacamera and Tony Meola |
Tuesday, July 3 |
10:00 AM |
FS1 |
Sweden vs. Switzerland |
John Strong and Stu Holden |
|
2:00 PM |
FOX |
Colombia vs. England |
Derek Rae and Aly Wagner |