The countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026 It is already underway and the country is preparing to experience the largest tournament in history. With an unprecedented format of 48 teams and 104 matches scheduled between June 11 and July 19, Keeping up with the competition in three countries (United States, Mexico and Canada) will be a real logistical challenge for fans.
In the age of immediacy, Having organized digital tools and a fixture on hand is not just a whim, but a basic necessity for planning game days in Colombia.
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The geographical magnitude of this tournament means that The matches will be played under different time zones, which can cause confusion among local fans. Having the calendar printed on the wall or saved directly as a static document on the mobile device avoids dependence on social networks, whose algorithms do not always show schedules on time.
The official and safest source to start is Fifa itself, which distributes the structured document phase by phase in Spanish through its digital portal (digitalhub.fifa.com).
For those who prefer personalized alternatives, There are allied platform options that solve specific problems in the regional environment. The Neogol.com website, for example, offers a downloadable version set to the exact time of Latin American countries, eliminating the need for manual conversions.
If the priority is viewing in large format, portals such as JorgeBarajas.com or the templates in A4 format available on Scribd They allow you to print clear posters to keep manual control of the markers.
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For the digital citizen who prefers to centralize information in their Outlook, Google Calendar or Mail agenda, The company Zoho with its Toolkit launched a file in ICS format that when downloaded will put all the matches on your calendar with alerts prior to each initial whistle. To download it from your cell phone, search in the browser for ‘Zoho World Cup calendar’ and enter the first result, then click on ‘View and download the ICS file’ and that’s it.
On the other hand, the official application of the 2026 Fifa World Cup leads the information segment with customizable alerts by selection, game statistics and direct monitoring of the Colombian National Team in group K.
For tactical analysis deeper, heat maps and individual performance of footballers, independent platforms such as FactMob, SofaScore and Flashscore They complement the digital experience from any Android or iOS device.
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Live matches
The consumption of matches in Colombian territory has an offer distributed between open television, payment platforms and digital streaming. The official licensee of the total rights is DSports, whose signal will transmit all of the 104 matches of the competition through DirecTV decoders and digitally through the DGO application.
For open television and alternative cable signals, The national channels Caracol Televisión, Canal RCN and Win Sports will broadcast a selection of live matches. This coverage includes, as a priority, the three group stage matches of the Colombian National Team: the debut against Uzbekistan on Wednesday, June 17, at 9 pm, the second match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on June 23, at 9 pm, and the group finale against Portugal on Saturday, June 27, at 6:30 pm.
The open networks will enable their digital platforms (Caracol Play and Deportes RCN En Vivo) for free reproduction of these transmissions on the Internet.
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See the entire contest with DGO and EL TIEMPO
Those who purchase a digital or print subscription to EL TIEMPO will receive free access pins to DGO for 30 or 60 days, allowing them to legally tune in, in high definition and from any mobile device, to all of the 104 matches of the tournament.
Citizens interested in accessing these special packages from EL TIEMPO and DGO—which also include added benefits such as a temporary subscription to Amazon Prime and unlimited browsing on the web portal— You can manage your membership and consult the pin activation process by calling (601) 426 6000 in Bogotá or the national toll-free line 01 8000 110 990.
JOSÉ CARLOS GARCÍA R.
Multimedia Editor
@JoseCarlosTecno
