How to Watch the First World Cup Matches, at Home or at an SF Bar

The World Cup opens with matches in Mexico as the U.S. hosts Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, with the opening ceremony underway at noon Pacific Time in Mexico City’s venue. Group A kicks off with Mexico vs. South Africa, and a Guadalajara game between Korea and the Czech Republic follows later. Fox will broadcast many games, with FS1, Tubi, and streaming through Hulu+ Live, YouTube TV, and Fubo. In San Francisco, more than 50 bars plan to show games, with a map from Mission Local guiding venues and official FIFA locations. Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara hosts the first Bay Area match on June 13, Qatar vs. Switzerland, with four group-stage games and one Round of 32 match scheduled there. Additional watch guides include local sports bars, with Oakland venues also highlighted for fans attending Friday’s USA‑Paraguay game at Raimondi Park.