EastEnders World Cup schedule guide: When is soap on during football tournament? All you need to know about how to keep up with EastEnders during the 2026 World Cup. THE 2026 World Cup kicked off in fine style on Thursday evening as co-hosts Mexico eased past South Africa in a 2-0 win. However, eagle-eyed soap opera fans may be concerned given matches are being shown across the BBC and ITV. That has already meant that the schedule for Emmerdale has been altered for next week. THE 2026 World Cup kicked off in fine style on Thursday evening as co-hosts Mexico eased past South Africa in a 2-0 winCredit: Getty Images But what does it mean for EastEnders? Read on below for the upcoming schedule for the flagship BBC soap. What is the EastEnders schedule during the World Cup? Friday, June 12: Not airing Saturday, June 13: Not airing Sunday, June 14: Not airing Monday, June 15: 7:30pm (BBC Two) Tuesday, June 16: 7:30pm (BBC Two) Wednesday, June 17: 7:30pm (BBC One) Thursday, June 18: 7:30pm (BBC One) Note that BBC’s TV guide for its soaps schedule currently only runs to Friday, June 19. Related Articles “Those words stayed with me long after she was gone…” — Balvinder Sopal shares a memory that hides a deeper and more painful truth Strictly star Lacey Turner’s two famous sisters and baby joy after miscarriages As Chelsea gets the worst possible news about Jordan, fans spot a new police twist that changes everything EastEnders airs shock exit amid Jasmine’s heartbreak over Oscar’s affair with Josh When is Eastenders on BBC iPlayer during the World Cup? For those who can’t wait for their soap fix, each EastEnders episode will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer. New episodes will be available to watch on the BBC’s streaming platform at any time on the day of broadcast. Which World Cup games are on BBC? Friday, June 12: Canada v Bosnia-Herzegovina, KO 8pm Saturday, June 13: USA v Paraguay, KO 2am, followed by Brazil v Morocco, 11pm Sunday, June 14: Haiti v Scotland, KO 2am Monday, June 15: Ivory Coast v Ecuador, KO midnight, followed by Belgium v Egypt, KO 8pm Tuesday, June 16: Iran v New Zealand, KO 2am, followed by France v Senegal, KO 8pm, followed by Iraq v Norway, KO 11pm Wednesday, June 17: Austria v Jordan, KO 5am, followed by Portugal v DR Congo, KO 6pm Thursday, June 18: Uzbekistan v Colombia, KO 3am, followed by Czech Republic v South Africa, KO 5pm Friday, June 19: Mexico v South Korea, KO 2am, followed by USA v Australia, KO 8pm Facebook X LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest Reddit VKontakte Share via Email Print
THE 2026 World Cup kicked off in fine style on Thursday evening as co-hosts Mexico eased past South Africa in a 2-0 win.
However, eagle-eyed soap opera fans may be concerned given matches are being shown across the BBC and ITV.
That has already meant that the schedule for Emmerdale has been altered for next week.
But what does it mean for EastEnders? Read on below for the upcoming schedule for the flagship BBC soap.
What is the EastEnders schedule during the World Cup?
Note that BBC’s TV guide for its soaps schedule currently only runs to Friday, June 19.
When is Eastenders on BBC iPlayer during the World Cup?
For those who can’t wait for their soap fix, each EastEnders episode will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
New episodes will be available to watch on the BBC’s streaming platform at any time on the day of broadcast.
Which World Cup games are on BBC?