FIFA World Cup 2010 – England’s TV Schedule

FIFA World Cup 2010 – England’s TV Schedule

With less than a month to go until England kick-off in South Africa, many football fans will be asking their bosses for afternoons off and arranging World Cup parties to celebrate the biggest day in the football calendar.

England's World Cup campaign kicks off against the USA on Saturday, June 12 at 7.30pm UK time, with the second match against Algeria taking place at the same time on Friday, June 18.

ITV will have the privilege of showing the first two England matches at the World Cup, with the BBC showing the third group game and, if Capello’s men make it to the knock-out stages, the round of 16 and quarter final games too.

The BBC will host the very first game of the World Cup (South Africa vs. Mexico) on Friday June 11, so those who want to watch the opening ceremony will need to tune in.

England’s World Cup Fixture List

Saturday, June 12

England vs. USA, 7:30pm – This match will be available on ITV, both online and on television. The game takes place in Rustenburg, near to England’s World Cup base-camp.

Friday, June 18

England vs. Algeria, 7:30pm – This match will be available on ITV, both online and on television. The game takes place in Cape Town, making this the longest journey for the England team.

Wednesday, June 23

Slovenia vs. England, 3:00pm – This match will be available on the BBC, both online and on television. The game takes place in Port Elizabeth, located on the south coast of South Africa.

Other Notable World Cup Group Fixtures

Friday, June 11

South Africa vs. Mexico, 3:00pm – Available on ITV.
Uruguay vs. France, 7:30pm – Available on the BBC.

Saturday, June 12

Argentina vs. Nigeria, 3:00pm – Available on the BBC.


Sunday, June 13

Germany vs. Australia, 7:30pm – Available on ITV.

Tuesday, June 15

Ivory Coast vs. Portugal, 3:00pm – Available on ITV
Brazil vs. North Korea, 7:30pm – Available on ITV.

Wednesday, June 16

Spain vs. Switzerland, 3pm – Available on the BBC.

Thursday, June 17

France vs. Mexico, 7:30pm – Available on the BBC.

Sunday, June 20

Brazil vs. Ivory Coast, 7:30pm – Available on the BBC.